El Paso to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

799.1 miles 1286 km · straight line
921.1 miles actual route 1482.3 km · driving distance
15h 39min estimated drive time
$89 - $109 estimated fuel cost
~2h 6min flight time
73° ENE bearing direction

How far is El Paso from Hot Springs?

The distance from El Paso to Hot Springs is 799.1 miles (1286 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located ENE of El Paso. By car, the driving distance is approximately 921.1 miles, taking about 15h 39min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 6min. Both are located in United States — El Paso in Texas and Hot Springs in Arkansas.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for El Paso and Hot Springs. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from El Paso to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 39min $89 - $109 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 47min $74–$138* Budget
Train ~20h 21min $111–$322* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between El Paso & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

El Paso
31.76°N, 106.48°W
America/Denver
1137m elevation
Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 266 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 67 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 31.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM