Hot Springs to Oakland: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1639 miles 2637.7 km · straight line
1924.8 miles actual route 3097.7 km · driving distance
34h 1min estimated drive time
$185 - $228 estimated fuel cost
~3h 48min flight time
287° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Oakland?

The distance from Hot Springs to Oakland is 1639 miles (2637.7 km) as the crow flies. Oakland is located WNW of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1924.8 miles, taking about 34h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 48min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Oakland 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 Oakland. 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 Oakland

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 34h 1min $185 - $228 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 48min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~40h 49min $154–$289* Budget
Train ~44h 13min $231–$674* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Oakland

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Oakland
37.80°N, 122.27°W
America/Los_Angeles
13m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 546 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 137 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 15.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM