How far is Bella Vista, AR from Marion, AR?
The driving distance from Bella Vista, AR to Marion, AR is about 346.7 miles (557.9 km), with a travel time of about 06h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 01m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 00m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bella Vista and Marion.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista and Marion.
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Start on Hartsfield Lane
93 m · 14 sec · Hartsfield Lane
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Turn right onto Billingsley Drive
62 m · 13 sec · Billingsley Drive
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Turn right onto Cooper Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancashire Boulevard
2074 ft · 53 sec · West Lancashire Boulevard
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Turn right onto On Ramp Bella Vista Way
1263 ft · 20 sec · On Ramp Bella Vista Way
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Turn straight onto Bella Vista Way
4.3 mi · 7 min · Bella Vista Way
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Take the ramp slight left
71.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
142 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Memphis
122 mi · 2 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West: Marion, Sunset, Wynne
103 m · 8 sec
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Continue on I-55 Service Road
1217 ft · 21 sec · I-55 Service Road
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Turn right onto East Military Road
3178 ft · 1 min · East Military Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Military Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bella Vista and Marion.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
142 mi · 02h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bella Vista and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bella Vista to Marion?
The road trip is about 346.7 miles (557.9 km) and usually takes 06h 00m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.2 miles from Bella Vista and 173.4 miles from Marion.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.3 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 $46.32 one way or $92.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bella Vista and Mostly Sunny near Marion.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrilton.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bella Vista and Marion. Straight-line distance: 244.38 mi (393.29 km).
#1 Bella Vista
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,423 |
| Coordinates | 36.4807000, -94.2713400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Marion
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 12,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.2145300, -90.1964800 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Marion (-90.19648, 35.21453)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $46.32 | $92.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.09 | $104.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.56 | $113.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.23 | $132.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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