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

The driving distance from Bella Vista, AR to Benton, AR is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.8 miles (262 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 12m 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
240.89 mi
03h 36m
Flight
162.79 mi
261.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.79 mi
Kilometers
261.98 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.89 mi
Kilometers
387.67 km
Drive Time
03h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM CDT
Return by in Bella Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 2:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bella Vista
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:58 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:48 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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bella Vista
119.9 mi
01h 48m
To Benton
121 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    71.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    134.4 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton

    680 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
135 mi · 56%
Bella Vista Way
76.3 mi · 32%
I 430
12.8 mi · 5%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 5%
Cooper Road
1.11 mi
West Lancashire Boulevard
0.39 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 15m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.1 mi
162.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 48m from Bella Vista
Leave By
9:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bella Vista and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 240.9 miles (387.7 km) and usually takes 03h 36m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.9 miles from Bella Vista and 121 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 162.8 miles (262 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 9:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.19 one way or $64.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bella Vista and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bella Vista and Benton. Straight-line distance: 162.79 mi (261.98 km).

Bella Vista

#1 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

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

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 388 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.5 gal
32.18 L · about $32.19
Round trip
$64.38
17 gal · 64.36 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 151.1 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.19 $64.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.20 $72.40
Premium $4.63 $39.31 $78.63
Diesel $5.42 $46.03 $92.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bella Vista and Benton. The current time is 19:22:47.

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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.