How far is Bentonville, AR from Conway, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Conway, AR is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133 miles (214 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
184.78 mi
02h 43m
Flight
133 mi
214.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133 mi
Kilometers
214.05 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.78 mi
Kilometers
297.37 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-22T20:18
Arrive Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 11:01 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Ozark
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

From Bentonville
91.8 mi
01h 21m
To Conway
93 mi
01h 21m

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
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    12 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast J Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 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

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    865 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    152 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive

    1148 ft · 21 sec · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Harkrider Street

    2482 ft · 42 sec · Harkrider Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    55 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    1175 ft · 20 sec · Harkrider Street

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Harkrider Street

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street

    2712 ft · 49 sec · Harkrider Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    150 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street

    1470 ft · 38 sec · Oak Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 20 sec · Locust Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    32 m · 5 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 61%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 36%
Harkrider Street
1.27 mi · 1%
Northeast J Street
1.11 mi · 1%
Northeast 2nd Street
0.68 mi
Oak Street
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
133 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
01h 21m from Bentonville
Leave By
1:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bentonville and Partly Sunny near Conway.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.8 miles (297.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.8 miles from Bentonville and 93 miles from Conway.

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

The direct path is about 133 miles (214 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 1:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.69 one way or $49.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Conway. Straight-line distance: 133 mi (214.05 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)
End: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.68 L · about $24.69
Round trip
$49.38
13.04 gal · 49.36 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.69 $49.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $27.77 $55.54
Premium $4.63 $30.15 $60.31
Diesel $5.42 $35.31 $70.61

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 Conway. The current time is 20:18:17.

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.