Hot Springs to Raleigh: Road Trip Guide & Distance

818.5 miles 1317.3 km · straight line
944.1 miles actual route 1519.4 km · driving distance
17h 26min estimated drive time
$91 - $112 estimated fuel cost
~2h 9min flight time
80° E bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Raleigh?

The distance from Hot Springs to Raleigh is 818.5 miles (1317.3 km) as the crow flies. Raleigh is located E of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 944.1 miles, taking about 17h 26min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 9min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Raleigh in North Carolina.

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 Raleigh. 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 Raleigh

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 17h 26min $91 - $112 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~20h 55min $76–$142* Budget
Train ~22h 40min $113–$330* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Raleigh

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Raleigh
35.78°N, 78.64°W
America/New_York
96m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 273 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 68 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 30.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM