How far is Bella Vista, AR from Batesville, AR?

The driving distance from Bella Vista, AR to Batesville, AR is about 215.6 miles (347 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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
215.6 mi
05h 01m
Flight
154.79 mi
249.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.79 mi
Kilometers
249.11 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
215.6 mi
Kilometers
346.97 km
Drive Time
05h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:26 PM CDT
Return by in Bella Vista
Fri, Apr 17, 9:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bella Vista
2026-04-17T11:25
Arrive Batesville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:26 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:02 AM to 1:02 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
6:56 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bella Vista
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
Valley Springs
AR

Human settlement in Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Bella Vista
107.7 mi
02h 30m
To Batesville
107.9 mi
02h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
88°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bella Vista and Batesville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista and Batesville.

  1. 1

    Start on Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 14 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 13 sec · Billingsley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancashire Boulevard

    2074 ft · 53 sec · West Lancashire Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto On Ramp Bella Vista Way

    1263 ft · 20 sec · On Ramp Bella Vista Way

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Bella Vista Way

    4.3 mi · 7 min · Bella Vista Way

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    13.5 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

    1733 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  11. 11

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit left

    47 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    645 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  19. 19

    Turn left

    894 ft · 17 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Main Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Walnut

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Walnut

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Mountain View Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Mountain View Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Heber Springs Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Heber Springs Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Triangle Lane

    1418 ft · 36 sec · Triangle Lane

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left onto Batesville Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Batesville Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bella Vista and Batesville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 27%
Walnut
52.6 mi · 24%
Bella Vista Way
17.9 mi · 8%
Heber Springs Road
6.77 mi · 3%
Main Street
6.16 mi · 3%
Mountain View Road
6.1 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

West Robinson Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

58.8 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
05h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.8 mi
154.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Springs
02h 30m from Bella Vista
Leave By
6:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bella Vista and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bella Vista to Batesville?

The road trip is about 215.6 miles (347 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?

Valley Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Bella Vista and 107.9 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.8 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 6:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.82 one way or $57.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bella Vista and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bella Vista and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 154.79 mi (249.11 km).

Bella Vista

#1 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Batesville

#2 Batesville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population10,830
Coordinates35.7698000, -91.6409700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Bella Vista (-94.27134, 36.4807)
End: Batesville (-91.64097, 35.7698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 347 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.61 gal
28.8 L · about $28.82
Round trip
$57.64
15.22 gal · 57.6 L
Estimated CO2
67.6 kg one way
Round trip: 135.3 kg / 298 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.82 $57.64
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.41 $64.82
Premium $4.63 $35.20 $70.39
Diesel $5.42 $41.21 $82.42

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 Bella Vista and Batesville. The current time is 11:25:01.

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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.