How far is Hot Springs, NC from Stackhouse, NC?

The driving distance from Hot Springs, NC to Stackhouse, NC is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.74 mi
00h 22m
Flight
3.52 mi
5.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.52 mi
Kilometers
5.66 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.74 mi
Kilometers
15.68 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stackhouse
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Return by in Hot Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 7:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs
2026-04-23T06:42
Arrive Stackhouse
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Chapel Hill
NC

Town in Orange County, North Carolina, United States

From Hot Springs
4.8 mi
00h 11m
To Stackhouse
4.8 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph WNW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hot Springs and Stackhouse.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs and Stackhouse.

  1. 1

    Start on North Surpentine Avenue

    1114 ft · 49 sec · North Surpentine Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on North Spring Street

    141 m · 28 sec · North Spring Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    5 mi · 8 min · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stackhouse Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Stackhouse Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stackhouse Road

    553 ft · 33 sec · Stackhouse Road

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs and Stackhouse.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bridge Street
5.02 mi · 52%
Stackhouse Road
2.44 mi · 25%
North Surpentine Avenue
0.21 mi · 2%
North Spring Street
0.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Bridge Street

Turn left onto Bridge Street

5.02 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapel Hill
00h 11m from Hot Springs
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hot Springs and Sunny near Stackhouse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hot Springs to Stackhouse?

The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Chapel Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Hot Springs and 4.8 miles from Stackhouse.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hot Springs and Sunny near Stackhouse.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs and Stackhouse. Straight-line distance: 3.52 mi (5.66 km).

Hot Springs

#1 Hot Springs

City in Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America

Population574
Coordinates35.8926300, -82.8311200
Altitude406
CountryUnited States
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#2 Stackhouse

Stackhouse is a place in North Carolina, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.8814900, -82.7698600
Altitude428
CountryUnited States
Start: Hot Springs (-82.83112, 35.89263)
End: Stackhouse (-82.76986, 35.88149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.34 gal
1.3 L · about $1.35
Round trip
$2.69
0.68 gal · 2.6 L
Estimated CO2
3 kg one way
Round trip: 6 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.96 $1.35 $2.69
Mid-grade $4.43 $1.51 $3.01
Premium $4.78 $1.62 $3.25
Diesel $5.62 $1.91 $3.82

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in North Carolina · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hot Springs and Stackhouse. The current time is 06:42:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.