Hot Springs to Lake Havasu City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1208.8 miles 1945.4 km · straight line
1450.6 miles estimated 2334.5 km · driving distance
29h 11min estimated drive time
$140 - $172 estimated fuel cost
~2h 56min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Lake Havasu City?

The distance from Hot Springs to Lake Havasu City is 1208.8 miles (1945.4 km) as the crow flies. Lake Havasu City is located W of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1450.6 miles, taking about 29h 11min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 56min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Lake Havasu City in Arizona.

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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hot Springs and Lake Havasu 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 Lake Havasu City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 11min $140 - $172 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 1min $116–$218* Budget
Train ~37h 56min $174–$508* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Lake Havasu City

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Lake Havasu City
34.48°N, 114.32°W
America/Phoenix
225m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 403 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 101 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 20.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients