Hot Springs to Parker: Road Trip Guide & Distance

732.1 miles 1178.2 km · straight line
878.5 miles estimated 1413.8 km · driving distance
17h 40min estimated drive time
$85 - $104 estimated fuel cost
~1h 58min flight time
302° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Parker?

The distance from Hot Springs to Parker is 732.1 miles (1178.2 km) as the crow flies. Parker is located WNW of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 878.5 miles, taking about 17h 40min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 58min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Parker in Colorado.

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 Parker. 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 Parker

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 40min $85 - $104 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 58min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~21h 12min $70–$132* Budget
Train ~22h 58min $105–$307* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Parker

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Parker
39.52°N, 104.76°W
America/Denver
1789m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 244 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 61 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 34 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients