Hot Springs to Richmond, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

537.5 miles 865.1 km · straight line
645 miles estimated 1038.1 km · driving distance
12h 59min estimated drive time
$62 - $76 estimated fuel cost
~1h 35min flight time
63° ENE bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Richmond, Kentucky?

The distance from Hot Springs to Richmond, Kentucky is 537.5 miles (865.1 km) as the crow flies. Richmond, Kentucky is located ENE of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 645 miles, taking about 12h 59min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 35min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Richmond, Kentucky in Kentucky.

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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hot Springs and Richmond, Kentucky. 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 Richmond, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 59min $62 - $76 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 35min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~15h 35min $52–$97* Budget
Train ~16h 53min $77–$226* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Richmond, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Richmond, Kentucky
37.75°N, 84.29°W
America/New_York
289m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 179 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 45 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 46.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients