Hot Springs to Phoenix: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1090.6 miles 1755.1 km · straight line
1269.2 miles actual route 2042.6 km · driving distance
22h 55min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 42min flight time
272° W bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Phoenix?

The distance from Hot Springs to Phoenix is 1090.6 miles (1755.1 km) as the crow flies. Phoenix is located W of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1269.2 miles, taking about 22h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 42min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Phoenix 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 Phoenix. 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 Phoenix

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 22h 55min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 42min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~27h 30min $102–$190* Budget
Train ~29h 48min $152–$444* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Phoenix

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Phoenix
33.45°N, 112.07°W
America/Phoenix
331m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 364 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 91 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM