Gainesville, Florida to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Gainesville, Florida from Hot Springs?

The distance from Gainesville, Florida to Hot Springs is 711.5 miles (1145 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located WNW of Gainesville, Florida. By car, the driving distance is approximately 853.8 miles, taking about 17h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 56min. Both are located in United States — Gainesville, Florida in Florida 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 Gainesville, Florida 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.