Hot Springs to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

328.5 miles 528.7 km · straight line
422.4 miles actual route 679.8 km · driving distance
7h 42min estimated drive time
$41 - $50 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
346° NNW bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Kansas City?

The distance from Hot Springs to Kansas City is 328.5 miles (528.7 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNW of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 422.4 miles, taking about 7h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Kansas City in Missouri.

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 Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 42min $41 - $50 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 14min $34–$63* Budget
Train ~7h 19min $51–$148* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 110 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM