Hot Springs to Jefferson City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

285.6 miles 459.7 km · straight line
357 miles estimated 574.6 km · driving distance
7h 11min estimated drive time
$34 - $42 estimated fuel cost
~1h 4min flight time
10° N bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Jefferson City?

The distance from Hot Springs to Jefferson City is 285.6 miles (459.7 km) as the crow flies. Jefferson City is located N of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 357 miles, taking about 7h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 4min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Jefferson City in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hot Springs and Jefferson City. 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 Hot Springs to Jefferson City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 11min $34 - $42 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 4min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 37min $29–$54* Budget
Train ~6h 49min $43–$125* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Jefferson City

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Jefferson City
38.58°N, 92.17°W
America/Chicago
192m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 95 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 24 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 87.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients