How far is Austin, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Austin, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114 miles (183.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Halfway Point
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City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Austin and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Austin and Bentonville.
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Start on Austin Road
37 m · 12 sec · Austin Road
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Turn sharp right onto State Highway 9
24.9 mi · 44 min · State Highway 9
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 West
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
95.1 mi · 1 hr 35 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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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
1494 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin and Bentonville.
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 West
Merge slight left
95.1 mi · 01h 35m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Austin to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.7 miles from Austin and 95.1 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114 miles (183.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 10:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.37 one way or $50.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bentonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 114.02 mi (183.49 km).
#1 Austin
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 4,504 |
| Coordinates | 35.4420200, -92.5265500 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 305 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 22m |
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 | $25.37 | $50.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $36.28 | $72.56 |
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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