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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.61 mi
04h 24m
Flight
176.9 mi
284.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.9 mi
Kilometers
284.7 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.61 mi
Kilometers
384.01 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bella Vista
Fri, Apr 17, 12:59 PM CDT
Return by in Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 5:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Arkadelphia
2026-04-17T08:34
Arrive Bella Vista
Fri, Apr 17, 12:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Arkadelphia
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Arkadelphia
130.1 mi
02h 12m
To Bella Vista
108.6 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Caddo Street

    1022 ft · 21 sec · Caddo Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Valley Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Valley Street

  4. 4

    Take the exit right

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    20.3 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Malvern Avenue

    2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  17. 17

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  32. 32

    Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  37. 37

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
76.5 mi · 32%
I-40
65.1 mi · 27%
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 21%
Valley Street
21.3 mi · 9%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Road
12.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+61.7 mi
176.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 12m from Arkadelphia
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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).

Arkadelphia

#1 Arkadelphia

City in Arkansas

Population10,628
Coordinates34.1209300, -93.0537800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Bella Vista

#2 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: Caddo Street (-93.053779, 34.120987)
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
8.42 gal
31.87 L · about $31.89
Round trip
$63.77
16.84 gal · 63.74 L
Estimated CO2
74.8 kg one way
Round trip: 149.7 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Arkansas · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Arkadelphia and Bella Vista. The current time is 08:34:48.

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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.