How far is Benton, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 230.5 miles (371 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 154.7 miles (249 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 46m 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
230.5 mi
03h 23m
Flight
154.72 mi
249 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
154.72 mi
Kilometers
249 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
230.5 mi
Kilometers
370.95 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 PM CDT
Return by in Benton
Sat, Apr 18, 3:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-17T20:25
Arrive Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 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
10:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
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 Benton
115.2 mi
01h 41m
To Bentonville
115.3 mi
01h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
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 Benton and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1125 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Military Road

    760 ft · 20 sec · Military Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Carpenter Street

    1757 ft · 35 sec · East Carpenter Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    596 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    157 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    134.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 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 Benton and Bentonville.

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
135 mi · 59%
I 49 North
66 mi · 29%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 6%
I-30 Frontage Road
12.1 mi · 5%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

135 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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75.8 mi
154.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 41m from Benton
Leave By
10:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 230.5 miles (371 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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 115.2 miles from Benton and 115.3 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 154.7 miles (249 km), while the road route adds roughly 75.8 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 10:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.79 one way or $61.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 154.72 mi (249 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 371 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.13 gal
30.79 L · about $30.79
Round trip
$61.58
16.26 gal · 61.58 L
Estimated CO2
72.3 kg one way
Round trip: 144.5 kg / 319 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.79 $61.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.63 $69.25
Premium $4.63 $37.60 $75.20
Diesel $5.42 $44.02 $88.05

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Bentonville. The current time is 20:25:21.

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.