How far is Bentonville, AR from Cave City, AR?
The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Cave City, AR is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marion County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bentonville and Cave City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Cave City.
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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
31.1 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
49.8 mi · 57 min
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Turn right onto Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive
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Continue on Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi · 14 min · Evening Shade Drive
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Continue on North Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
4 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bentonville and Cave City.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Bentonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Cave City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Cave City?
The road trip is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?
Pyatt is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.4 miles from Bentonville and 107.5 miles from Cave City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.4 miles (243.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.5 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 7:58 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.71 one way or $57.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bentonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Cave City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Cave City. Straight-line distance: 151.37 mi (243.6 km).
#1 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cave City
City in Oregon, USA
| Population | 1,927 |
| Coordinates | 35.9417400, -91.5484700 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cave City (-91.54847, 35.94174)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
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 | $28.71 | $57.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.28 | $64.57 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.06 | $70.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.05 | $82.09 |
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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