Hot Springs to Zion, Utah: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1132.1 miles 1821.9 km · straight line
1358.5 miles estimated 2186.3 km · driving distance
27h 20min estimated drive time
$131 - $161 estimated fuel cost
~2h 47min flight time
286° WNW bearing direction

How far is Hot Springs from Zion, Utah?

The distance from Hot Springs to Zion, Utah is 1132.1 miles (1821.9 km) as the crow flies. Zion, Utah is located WNW of Hot Springs. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1358.5 miles, taking about 27h 20min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 47min. Both are located in United States — Hot Springs in Arkansas and Zion, Utah in Utah.

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 Zion, Utah. 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 Zion, Utah

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 27h 20min $131 - $161 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~32h 48min $109–$204* Budget
Train ~35h 32min $163–$475* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hot Springs & Zion, Utah

Quick Facts

Hot Springs
34.50°N, 93.06°W
America/Chicago
180m elevation
Zion, Utah
37.30°N, 113.03°W
America/Denver
1219m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 377 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 94 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 22 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients