Fort Worth to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

274 miles 441 km · straight line
317.8 miles actual route 511.4 km · driving distance
5h 37min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 3min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Fort Worth from Hot Springs?

The distance from Fort Worth to Hot Springs is 274 miles (441 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located ENE of Fort Worth. By car, the driving distance is approximately 317.8 miles, taking about 5h 37min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 3min. Both are located in United States — Fort Worth in Texas and Hot Springs in Arkansas.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Fort Worth 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 Fort Worth to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 37min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 3min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 44min $25–$48* Budget
Train ~5h 20min $38–$111* Comfort

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Quick Facts

Fort Worth
32.76°N, 97.33°W
America/Chicago
203m 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 91 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 23 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 90.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM