How far is Bella Vista, AR from Mountain Home, AR?

The driving distance from Bella Vista, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
147.23 mi
03h 08m
Flight
105.37 mi
169.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.37 mi
Kilometers
169.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.23 mi
Kilometers
236.95 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Bella Vista
Thu, Apr 23, 8:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bella Vista
2026-04-23T02:11
Arrive Mountain Home
Thu, Apr 23, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 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
Green Forest
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Bella Vista
73.6 mi
01h 34m
To Mountain Home
73.7 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 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 Mountain Home.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista and Mountain Home.

  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

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    752 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    73 m · 16 sec · East 7th Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Baker Street

    71 m · 16 sec · South Baker Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    59 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 40%
Main Street
47.9 mi · 33%
Bella Vista Way
17.9 mi · 12%
North Thompson Street
3 mi · 2%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Cooper Road
1.11 mi · 1%
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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.8 mi
105.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Green Forest
01h 34m from Bella Vista
Leave By
10:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bella Vista and Mostly Sunny near Mountain Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bella Vista to Mountain Home?

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Green Forest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.6 miles from Bella Vista and 73.7 miles from Mountain Home.

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

The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.8 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 10:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.69 one way or $39.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 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 Mountain Home.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bella Vista and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 105.37 mi (169.57 km).

Bella Vista

#1 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mountain Home

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

Population12,330
Coordinates36.3353400, -92.3851600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Bella Vista (-94.27134, 36.4807)
End: Mountain Home (-92.38516, 36.33534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.67 L · about $19.69
Round trip
$39.38
10.4 gal · 39.34 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.69 $39.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.15 $44.29
Premium $4.63 $24.05 $48.10
Diesel $5.42 $28.16 $56.32

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 Mountain Home. The current time is 02:11:21.

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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.