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

The driving distance from Bella Vista, AR to Blytheville, AR is about 372.7 miles (599.8 km), with a travel time of about 06h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
372.68 mi
06h 55m
Flight
245.63 mi
395.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.63 mi
Kilometers
395.3 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
372.68 mi
Kilometers
599.77 km
Drive Time
06h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blytheville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:20 PM CDT
Return by in Bella Vista
Sat, Apr 18, 1:16 AM 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 Blytheville
Fri, Apr 17, 6:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:56 PM to 2:26 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bella Vista
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Menifee
AR

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

From Bella Vista
186.2 mi
03h 27m
To Blytheville
186.5 mi
03h 27m

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

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  13. 13

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  14. 14

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left

    74.6 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro

    2502 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    105 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    12.1 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

    Continue on Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Highland Drive

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · East Highland Drive

  21. 21

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 31%
Vilonia Bypass
100 mi · 27%
Bella Vista Way
76.3 mi · 20%
East Highland Drive
50.8 mi · 14%
AR 226
12.7 mi · 3%
Southwest Drive
7.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 55m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+127.1 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
03h 27m from Bella Vista
Leave By
10:08 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bella Vista and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Blytheville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 372.7 miles (599.8 km) and usually takes 06h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.2 miles from Bella Vista and 186.5 miles from Blytheville.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 127.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.80 one way or $99.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 116.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bella Vista and Blytheville. Straight-line distance: 245.63 mi (395.3 km).

Bella Vista

#1 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

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

#2 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Bella Vista (-94.27134, 36.4807)
End: Blytheville (-89.91898, 35.9273)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 600 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.15 gal
49.78 L · about $49.80
Round trip
$99.60
26.3 gal · 99.56 L
Estimated CO2
116.9 kg one way
Round trip: 233.7 kg / 515 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $49.80 $99.60
Mid-grade $4.26 $56.01 $112.01
Premium $4.63 $60.82 $121.64
Diesel $5.42 $71.21 $142.41

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 Blytheville. The current time is 11:25:21.

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.