Hot Springs to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1434.8 miles 2309.1 km · straight line
1652.7 miles actual route 2659.7 km · driving distance
29h 0min estimated drive time
$159 - $196 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Hot Springs to Long Beach, California is 1434.8 miles (2309.1 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located W of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1652.7 miles, taking about 29h 0min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Long Beach, California in California.

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 Long Beach, California. 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 0min $159 - $196 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 48min $132–$248* Budget
Train ~37h 42min $198–$578* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 478 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 120 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM