How far is Bentonville, AR from Clarksville, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Clarksville, AR is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.18 mi
02h 03m
Flight
74.86 mi
120.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.86 mi
Kilometers
120.47 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.18 mi
Kilometers
185.36 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:34 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 16, 6:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-16T14:30
Arrive Clarksville
Thu, Apr 16, 4:34 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bentonville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Mountainburg
AR

Township in Crawford County, Arkansas

From Bentonville
57.6 mi
01h 01m
To Clarksville
57.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    42.2 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64, SR 109

    1013 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    53 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto West Main Street

    3.4 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North College Avenue

    28 m · 2 sec · North College Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North College Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 58%
I 40 East
42.8 mi · 37%
West Main Street
3.4 mi · 3%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
US 64
0.22 mi
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.3 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountainburg
01h 01m from Bentonville
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Showers And Thunderstorms near Clarksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Mountainburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Bentonville and 57.6 miles from Clarksville.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Clarksville. Straight-line distance: 74.86 mi (120.47 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Clarksville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,721
Coordinates35.4714700, -93.4665700
Altitude113
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Clarksville (-93.46657, 35.47147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.06 gal
15.38 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.75
8.12 gal · 30.76 L
Estimated CO2
36.1 kg one way
Round trip: 72.2 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.38 $30.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.29 $34.58
Premium $4.63 $18.78 $37.56
Diesel $5.42 $21.98 $43.97

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Clarksville. The current time is 14:30:48.

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.