Greenville, South Carolina to Hot Springs: Road Trip Guide & Distance

606 miles 975.2 km · straight line
727.1 miles estimated 1170.2 km · driving distance
14h 38min estimated drive time
$70 - $86 estimated fuel cost
~1h 43min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Greenville, South Carolina from Hot Springs?

The distance from Greenville, South Carolina to Hot Springs is 606 miles (975.2 km) as the crow flies. Hot Springs is located W of Greenville, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 727.1 miles, taking about 14h 38min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 43min. Both are located in United States — Greenville, South Carolina in South Carolina 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Greenville, South Carolina 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 Greenville, South Carolina to Hot Springs

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 38min $70 - $86 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 43min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 34min $58–$109* Budget
Train ~19h 1min $87–$254* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greenville, South Carolina & Hot Springs

Quick Facts

Greenville, South Carolina
34.85°N, 82.39°W
America/New_York
296m 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 202 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 51 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 41.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients