Hot Springs to Pittsburgh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

824 miles 1326.1 km · straight line
988.8 miles estimated 1591.3 km · driving distance
19h 53min estimated drive time
$95 - $117 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
56° ENE bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Pittsburgh?

The distance from Hot Springs to Pittsburgh is 824 miles (1326.1 km) as the crow flies. Pittsburgh is located ENE of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 988.8 miles, taking about 19h 53min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 53min $95 - $117 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 52min $79–$148* Budget
Train ~25h 51min $119–$346* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Pittsburgh

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Pittsburgh
40.44°N, 80.00°W
America/New_York
367m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 275 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 69 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients