How far is Bay, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Bay, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 34m 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
321.93 mi
05h 47m
Flight
208.28 mi
335.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
208.28 mi
Kilometers
335.19 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.93 mi
Kilometers
518.09 km
Drive Time
05h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Mon, Apr 13, 8:02 PM CDT
Return by in Bay
Tue, Apr 14, 1:49 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bay
2026-04-13T14:14
Arrive Bentonville
Mon, Apr 13, 8:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bay
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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bay
160.9 mi
02h 53m
To Bentonville
161.1 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 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 Bay and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    913 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elder Street

    1085 ft · 25 sec · Elder Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1140 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Joe N Martin Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    948 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Alexander Drive

    139 m · 10 sec · Alexander Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southwest Drive

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  12. 12

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

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 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 Bay and Bentonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 46%
Southwest Drive
93.8 mi · 29%
I 49 North
66 mi · 20%
Joe N Martin Expressway
10.1 mi · 3%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 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
05h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+113.6 mi
208.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 53m from Bay
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bay 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 Bay to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 321.9 miles (518.1 km) and usually takes 05h 47m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Bay and 161.1 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 208.3 miles (335.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.6 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morrilton, 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 Morrilton.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bay and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 208.28 mi (335.19 km).

Bay

#1 Bay

City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,816
Coordinates35.7423000, -90.5623300
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Bay (-90.56233, 35.7423)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.36 gal
43 L · about $43.02
Round trip
$86.04
22.72 gal · 86 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 201.9 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.02 $86.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.38 $96.76
Premium $4.63 $52.54 $105.08
Diesel $5.42 $61.51 $123.03

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 Bay and Bentonville. The current time is 14:14:54.

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.