How far is Bentonville, AR from Cave Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Cave Springs, AR is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.77 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.67 mi
12.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.67 mi
Kilometers
12.34 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.77 mi
Kilometers
14.12 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cave Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 8:57 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-22T20:39
Arrive Cave Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 8:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bentonville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Centerton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
4.4 mi
00h 08m
To Cave Springs
4.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Cave Springs.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    57 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Walton Boulevard

    1904 ft · 43 sec · South Walton Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Southwest I Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Southwest I Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest H Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Southwest H Street

  6. 6

    Continue on AR 112

    2749 ft · 55 sec · AR 112

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left

    16 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
3.09 mi · 35%
Southwest I Street
2.72 mi · 31%
Southwest H Street
1.36 mi · 15%
West Central Avenue
0.7 mi · 8%
AR 112
0.52 mi · 6%
South Walton Boulevard
0.36 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue on North Main Street

3.05 mi · 00h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
7.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerton
00h 08m from Bentonville
Leave By
7:54 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bentonville and Partly Sunny near Cave Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Cave Springs?

The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Centerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Bentonville and 4.4 miles from Cave Springs.

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

The direct path is about 7.6 miles (12.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.17 one way or $2.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bentonville and Partly Sunny near Cave Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Cave Springs. Straight-line distance: 7.67 mi (12.34 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Cave Springs

#2 Cave Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population5,737
Coordinates36.2634100, -94.2318700
Altitude352
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Cave Springs (-94.23187, 36.26341)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.31 gal
1.17 L · about $1.17
Round trip
$2.35
0.62 gal · 2.34 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.5 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.17 $2.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.32 $2.64
Premium $4.63 $1.43 $2.87
Diesel $5.42 $1.68 $3.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Cave Springs. The current time is 20:39:27.

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.