Galveston to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Galveston from Hot Springs?

The distance from Galveston to Hot Springs is 373.7 miles (601.4 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located NNE of Galveston. By car, the driving distance is approximately 448.4 miles, taking about 9h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Galveston in Texas and Hot Springs in Arkansas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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 Galveston 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.