Hot Springs to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

354.6 miles 570.6 km · straight line
401.2 miles actual route 645.7 km · driving distance
7h 26min estimated drive time
$39 - $48 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
203° SSW bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Houston?

The distance from Hot Springs to Houston is 354.6 miles (570.6 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SSW of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 401.2 miles, taking about 7h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Houston in Texas.

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. 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 Hot Springs and Houston. 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 Hot Springs to Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 26min $39 - $48 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 55min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 4min $48–$140* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Houston

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 118 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 70.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM