How far is Bald Knob, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Bald Knob, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 45m 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
244.35 mi
04h 22m
Flight
165.14 mi
265.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.14 mi
Kilometers
265.77 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.35 mi
Kilometers
393.25 km
Drive Time
04h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Mon, Apr 13, 6:43 PM CDT
Return by in Bald Knob
Mon, Apr 13, 11:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bald Knob
2026-04-13T14:20
Arrive Bentonville
Mon, Apr 13, 6:43 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:23 AM to 12:23 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
8:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bald Knob
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 Bald Knob
122.1 mi
02h 11m
To Bentonville
122.2 mi
02h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
79°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bald Knob and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Elm Street

    28 m · 7 sec · South Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Highway Avenue North

    2389 ft · 52 sec · Highway Avenue North

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    2100 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    27.1 mi · 27 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bald Knob 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 60%
I 49 North
66 mi · 27%
Highway Avenue North
27.5 mi · 11%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 22m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+79.2 mi
165.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 11m from Bald Knob
Leave By
8:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bald Knob and 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 Bald Knob to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km) and usually takes 04h 22m 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 122.1 miles from Bald Knob and 122.2 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 165.2 miles (265.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 79.2 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 8:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.64 one way or $65.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bald Knob and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bald Knob and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 165.14 mi (265.77 km).

Bald Knob

#1 Bald Knob

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,868
Coordinates35.3098100, -91.5679100
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Bald Knob (-91.56791, 35.30981)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.62 gal
32.64 L · about $32.64
Round trip
$65.29
17.24 gal · 65.28 L
Estimated CO2
76.6 kg one way
Round trip: 153.2 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.64 $65.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.71 $73.43
Premium $4.63 $39.87 $79.74
Diesel $5.42 $46.68 $93.35

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bald Knob and Bentonville. The current time is 14:20:43.

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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.