How far is Ash Flat, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Ash Flat, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m 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
193.05 mi
03h 59m
Flight
145.16 mi
233.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.16 mi
Kilometers
233.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.05 mi
Kilometers
310.69 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 10, 6:58 PM CDT
Return by in Ash Flat
Fri, Apr 10, 10:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ash Flat
2026-04-10T14:58
Arrive Bentonville
Fri, Apr 10, 6:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 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
9:00 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ash Flat
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
Bellefonte
AR

Township in Boone County, Arkansas

From Ash Flat
96.4 mi
01h 59m
To Bentonville
96.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ash Flat and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ash Flat Drive

    1.6 km · 2 min · Ash Flat Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  7. 7

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  15. 15

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 55 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  19. 19

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 26%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
33.8 mi · 18%
West Monroe Avenue
8.26 mi · 4%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 3%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

58.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.9 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellefonte
01h 59m from Ash Flat
Leave By
9:00 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ash Flat and Mostly Sunny then 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 Ash Flat to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 193.1 miles (310.7 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Ash Flat and 96.6 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.9 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 9:00 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ash Flat and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ash Flat and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 145.16 mi (233.61 km).

Ash Flat

#1 Ash Flat

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,100
Coordinates36.2239600, -91.6084800
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Ash Flat (-91.60848, 36.22396)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.79 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.58
13.62 gal · 51.58 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.79 $51.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.00 $58.01
Premium $4.63 $31.50 $62.99
Diesel $5.42 $36.88 $73.75

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Ash Flat and Bentonville. The current time is 14:58:51.

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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.