How far is Bentonville, AR from Bull Shoals, AR?
The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Bull Shoals, AR is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bentonville and Bull Shoals.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Bull Shoals.
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Start on North Main Street
12 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast J Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast J Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1203 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
1733 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto South Bloomington Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street
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Continue on North Thompson Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road
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Continue on North Thompson Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street
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Take the exit left
47 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
645 ft · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left
774 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
27.9 mi · 32 min
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Turn left
10 mi · 18 min
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
11 m · 2 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bentonville and Bull Shoals.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bull Shoals.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Bull Shoals?
The road trip is about 132.8 miles (213.7 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alpena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Bentonville and 66.4 miles from Bull Shoals.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 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 Bull Shoals.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Bull Shoals. Straight-line distance: 90.52 mi (145.68 km).
#1 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bull Shoals
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,952 |
| Coordinates | 36.3839600, -92.5815500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bull Shoals (-92.58155, 36.38396)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
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 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.40 | $50.79 |
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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