Hot Springs to San Antonio: Road Trip Guide & Distance

474 miles 762.8 km · straight line
558.6 miles actual route 898.9 km · driving distance
9h 50min estimated drive time
$54 - $66 estimated fuel cost
~1h 27min flight time
224° SW bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from San Antonio?

The distance from Hot Springs to San Antonio is 474 miles (762.8 km) as the crow flies. San Antonio is located SW of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 558.6 miles, taking about 9h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 27min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and San Antonio in Texas.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hot Springs and San Antonio. 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 San Antonio

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 50min $54 - $66 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 27min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 48min $45–$84* Budget
Train ~9h 21min $67–$196* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & San Antonio

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
San Antonio
29.42°N, 98.49°W
America/Chicago
198m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 158 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 40 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 52.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM