Hot Springs to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1434.7 miles 2308.9 km · straight line
1638.9 miles actual route 2637.6 km · driving distance
28h 40min estimated drive time
$158 - $194 estimated fuel cost
~3h 23min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Los Angeles?

The distance from Hot Springs to Los Angeles is 1434.7 miles (2308.9 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1638.9 miles, taking about 28h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 23min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 40min $158 - $194 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 24min $131–$246* Budget
Train ~37h 16min $197–$574* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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