Hot Springs to Washington DC: Road Trip Guide & Distance

936.5 miles 1507.1 km · straight line
1065.2 miles actual route 1714.2 km · driving distance
19h 28min estimated drive time
$103 - $126 estimated fuel cost
~2h 23min flight time
66° ENE bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Washington DC?

The distance from Hot Springs to Washington DC is 936.5 miles (1507.1 km) as the crow flies. Washington DC is located ENE of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1065.2 miles, taking about 19h 28min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 23min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Washington DC in District of Columbia.

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 Washington DC. 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 Washington DC

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 19h 28min $103 - $126 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~23h 22min $85–$160* Budget
Train ~25h 18min $128–$373* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Washington DC

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Washington DC
38.91°N, 77.04°W
America/New_York
7m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 312 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 78 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 26.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM