Hot Springs to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1058.1 miles 1702.8 km · straight line
1269.7 miles estimated 2043.4 km · driving distance
25h 33min estimated drive time
$122 - $150 estimated fuel cost
~2h 38min flight time
58° ENE bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Scranton?

The distance from Hot Springs to Scranton is 1058.1 miles (1702.8 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located ENE of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1269.7 miles, taking about 25h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 38min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Scranton 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 Scranton. 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 Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 25h 33min $122 - $150 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 38min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~30h 40min $102–$190* Budget
Train ~33h 13min $152–$444* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Scranton

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 353 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 88 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients