Frederick to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

926.4 miles 1490.9 km · straight line
1111.7 miles estimated 1789.1 km · driving distance
22h 22min estimated drive time
$107 - $132 estimated fuel cost
~2h 22min flight time
253° WSW bearing direction

How far is Frederick from Hot Springs?

The distance from Frederick to Hot Springs is 926.4 miles (1490.9 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located WSW of Frederick. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1111.7 miles, taking about 22h 22min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 22min. Both are located in United States — Frederick in Maryland 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. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Frederick and Hot Springs. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Frederick to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 22min $107 - $132 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~26h 50min $89–$167* Budget
Train ~29h 5min $133–$389* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Frederick & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Frederick
39.41°N, 77.41°W
America/New_York
87m 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 309 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 77 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients