Hot Springs to Tucson: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1044.6 miles 1681.1 km · straight line
1238.3 miles actual route 1992.8 km · driving distance
21h 6min estimated drive time
$119 - $147 estimated fuel cost
~2h 36min flight time
266° W bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Tucson?

The distance from Hot Springs to Tucson is 1044.6 miles (1681.1 km) as the crow flies. Tucson is located W of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1238.3 miles, taking about 21h 6min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 36min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Tucson in Arizona.

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. 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. 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 Tucson. 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 Tucson

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 21h 6min $119 - $147 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 36min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~25h 19min $99–$186* Budget
Train ~27h 26min $149–$433* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Tucson

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Tucson
32.22°N, 110.97°W
America/Phoenix
728m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 348 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 87 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 23.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM