Hot Springs to Knoxville: Road Trip Guide & Distance

525.1 miles 845 km · straight line
630.1 miles estimated 1014 km · driving distance
12h 41min estimated drive time
$61 - $75 estimated fuel cost
~1h 33min flight time
76° ENE bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Knoxville?

The distance from Hot Springs to Knoxville is 525.1 miles (845 km) as the crow flies. Knoxville is located ENE of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 630.1 miles, taking about 12h 41min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 33min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Knoxville in Tennessee.

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. 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 Hot Springs and Knoxville. 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 Knoxville

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 41min $61 - $75 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 13min $50–$95* Budget
Train ~16h 29min $76–$221* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Knoxville

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Knoxville
35.96°N, 83.92°W
America/New_York
276m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 175 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 44 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 47.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients