Hot Springs to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

326 miles 524.6 km · straight line
391.2 miles estimated 629.5 km · driving distance
7h 52min estimated drive time
$38 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 9min flight time
28° NNE bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from St. Louis?

The distance from Hot Springs to St. Louis is 326 miles (524.6 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NNE of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 391.2 miles, taking about 7h 52min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 9min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and St. Louis in Missouri.

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. 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 St. Louis. 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 St. Louis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 52min $38 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 9min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 26min $31–$59* Budget
Train ~7h 28min $47–$137* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & St. Louis

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
St. Louis
38.63°N, 90.20°W
America/Chicago
142m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 109 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 27 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 76.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients