How far is Arkadelphia, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Arkadelphia, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
229.42 mi
04h 14m
Flight
168.69 mi
271.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.69 mi
Kilometers
271.48 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
229.42 mi
Kilometers
369.21 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 12:49 PM CDT
Return by in Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 17, 5:03 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 Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 12:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Arkadelphia
125.4 mi
02h 07m
To Bentonville
104 mi
02h 07m

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

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Arkadelphia and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia and Bentonville.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Arkadelphia and Bentonville.

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
66 mi · 29%
I-40
65.1 mi · 28%
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 22%
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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.7 mi
168.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
02h 07m from Arkadelphia
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Arkadelphia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Arkadelphia to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 229.4 miles (369.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125.4 miles from Arkadelphia and 104 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 168.7 miles (271.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.7 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.64 one way or $61.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Arkadelphia and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Stop Ideas Near London

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around London, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to London.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Arkadelphia and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 168.69 mi (271.48 km).

Arkadelphia

#1 Arkadelphia

City in Arkansas

Population10,628
Coordinates34.1209300, -93.0537800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Caddo Street (-93.053779, 34.120987)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 369 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.09 gal
30.64 L · about $30.64
Round trip
$61.27
16.18 gal · 61.28 L
Estimated CO2
71.9 kg one way
Round trip: 143.8 kg / 317 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.64 $61.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.46 $68.91
Premium $4.63 $37.42 $74.83
Diesel $5.42 $43.81 $87.61

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 Bentonville. The current time is 08:34:29.

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.