How far is Bentonville, AR from Batesville, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Batesville, AR is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 40m 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
206.18 mi
04h 50m
Flight
149.33 mi
240.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.33 mi
Kilometers
240.33 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.18 mi
Kilometers
331.82 km
Drive Time
04h 50m

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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 04h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Batesville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:19 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-15T00:29
Arrive Batesville
Wed, Apr 15, 5:19 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:20 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
Western Grove
AR

Human settlement in Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Bentonville
103 mi
02h 25m
To Batesville
103.1 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    57 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 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 · 1 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

    55.3 mi · 1 hr 21 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    894 ft · 17 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Main Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Walnut

    52.6 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Walnut

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Mountain View Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Mountain View Road

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Heber Springs Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Heber Springs Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Triangle Lane

    1418 ft · 36 sec · Triangle Lane

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left onto Batesville Boulevard

    2 mi · 3 min · Batesville Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    2651 ft · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Saint Louis Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 29%
Walnut
52.6 mi · 26%
Southeast 14th Street
8.55 mi · 4%
Heber Springs Road
6.77 mi · 3%
Main Street
6.16 mi · 3%
Mountain View Road
6.1 mi · 3%
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
04h 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.9 mi
149.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western Grove
02h 25m from Bentonville
Leave By
7:20 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.2 miles (331.8 km) and usually takes 04h 50m 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?

Western Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Bentonville and 103.1 miles from Batesville.

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

The direct path is about 149.3 miles (240.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.9 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 7:20 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.57 one way or $55.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bentonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Batesville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Batesville. Straight-line distance: 149.33 mi (240.33 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Batesville

#2 Batesville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population10,830
Coordinates35.7698000, -91.6409700
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Batesville (-91.64097, 35.7698)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 332 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.28 gal
27.54 L · about $27.57
Round trip
$55.14
14.56 gal · 55.08 L
Estimated CO2
64.7 kg one way
Round trip: 129.4 kg / 285 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.57 $55.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.01 $62.01
Premium $4.63 $33.67 $67.34
Diesel $5.42 $39.42 $78.84

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Batesville. The current time is 00:29:55.

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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.