How far is Bentonville, AR from Ash Flat, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Ash Flat, AR is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 57m 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
192.92 mi
03h 58m
Flight
145.16 mi
233.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.16 mi
Kilometers
233.61 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.92 mi
Kilometers
310.47 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ash Flat
Fri, Apr 10, 5:23 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 10, 9:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Ash Flat
Fri, Apr 10, 5:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 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
9:02 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bentonville
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
Bellefonte
AR

Township in Boone County, Arkansas

From Bentonville
96.4 mi
01h 59m
To Ash Flat
96.6 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bentonville and Ash Flat.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Ash Flat.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    12 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast J Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast J Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1203 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

    1733 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Monroe Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    47 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    645 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    49.8 mi · 57 min

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Ash Flat Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · Ash Flat Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left

    9 m · 1 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bentonville and Ash Flat.

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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
103 mi · 53%
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 30%
Southeast 14th Street
8.55 mi · 4%
North Thompson Street
3 mi · 2%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Northeast J Street
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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellefonte
01h 59m from Bentonville
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Flat.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Ash Flat?

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.5 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Bentonville and 96.6 miles from Ash Flat.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.79 one way or $51.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bentonville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Ash Flat.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Ash Flat. Straight-line distance: 145.16 mi (233.61 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Ash Flat

#2 Ash Flat

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,100
Coordinates36.2239600, -91.6084800
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Ash Flat (-91.60848, 36.22396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.77 L · about $25.79
Round trip
$51.58
13.62 gal · 51.54 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.79 $51.58
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.00 $58.01
Premium $4.63 $31.50 $62.99
Diesel $5.42 $36.88 $73.75

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Ash Flat. The current time is 13:24:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.