Fresno, California to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1504.4 miles 2421.1 km · straight line
1762.4 miles actual route 2836.3 km · driving distance
30h 59min estimated drive time
$170 - $209 estimated fuel cost
~3h 32min flight time
88° E bearing direction

How far is Fresno, California from Hot Springs?

The distance from Fresno, California to Hot Springs is 1504.4 miles (2421.1 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located E of Fresno, California. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1762.4 miles, taking about 30h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 32min. Both are located in United States — Fresno, California in California 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 Fresno, California 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 Fresno, California to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 30h 59min $170 - $209 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~37h 11min $141–$264* Budget
Train ~40h 17min $211–$617* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Fresno, California & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Fresno, California
36.74°N, 119.79°W
America/Los_Angeles
94m 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 501 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 125 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 16.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM