How far is Arkadelphia, AR from Bella Vista, AR?
The driving distance from Arkadelphia, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 238.6 miles (384 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
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City in Arkansas, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arkadelphia and Bella Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia and Bella Vista.
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Start on Caddo Street
1022 ft · 21 sec · Caddo Street
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Turn right onto North 10th Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street
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Continue on Valley Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Valley Street
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Take the exit right
1404 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
1816 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road
12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road
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Continue on Malvern Avenue
2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1083 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1185 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Continue on 4th Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North State Highway 7
888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road
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Continue on Lakewood Drive
112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I-40
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard
2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cooper Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road
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Turn left onto Billingsley Drive
62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive
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Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane
93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arkadelphia and Bella Vista.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-40
Merge slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Arkadelphia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bella Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arkadelphia to Bella Vista?
The road trip is about 238.6 miles (384 km) and usually takes 04h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 130.1 miles from Arkadelphia and 108.6 miles from Bella Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.9 miles (284.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.89 one way or $63.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arkadelphia and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bella Vista.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arkadelphia and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 176.9 mi (284.7 km).
#1 Arkadelphia
City in Arkansas
| Population | 10,628 |
| Coordinates | 34.1209300, -93.0537800 |
| Altitude | 75 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bella Vista
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,423 |
| Coordinates | 36.4807000, -94.2713400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $31.89 | $63.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.86 | $71.72 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.94 | $77.89 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.59 | $91.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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