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

The driving distance from Bella Vista, AR to Centerton, AR is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.35 mi
00h 22m
Flight
8.39 mi
13.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.39 mi
Kilometers
13.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.35 mi
Kilometers
19.87 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Centerton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:45 AM CDT
Return by in Bella Vista
Fri, Apr 17, 12:07 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bella Vista
2026-04-17T11:23
Arrive Centerton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bella Vista
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bentonville
AR

Town in Arkansas

From Bella Vista
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Centerton
6.2 mi
00h 11m

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
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 14 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 14 sec · Billingsley Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cooper Road

    1458 ft · 46 sec · Cooper Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Hills Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Forest Hills Boulevard

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 72

    5.1 mi · 9 min · West State Highway 72

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    28 m · 4 sec · West Spring Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Hills Boulevard
5.21 mi · 42%
West State Highway 72
5.08 mi · 41%
Main Street
1.67 mi · 13%
Cooper Road
0.28 mi · 2%
Hartsfield Lane
0.06 mi
Billingsley Drive
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Forest Hills Boulevard

At the end of the road, turn left onto Forest Hills Boulevard

5.21 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bentonville
00h 11m from Bella Vista
Leave By
7:46 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bentonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Bella Vista and 6.2 miles from Centerton.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bella Vista and Centerton. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.5 km).

Bella Vista

#1 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

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

#2 Centerton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population17,736
Coordinates36.3598000, -94.2852100
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Start: Bella Vista (-94.27134, 36.4807)
End: Centerton (-94.28521, 36.3598)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.67
Round trip
$3.33
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.67 $3.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.87 $3.75
Premium $4.63 $2.04 $4.07
Diesel $5.42 $2.38 $4.77

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 Centerton. The current time is 11:23:32.

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.