How far is Bentonville, AR from Delaware, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Delaware, AR is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 33m 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
138.86 mi
02h 16m
Flight
90.89 mi
146.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.89 mi
Kilometers
146.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.86 mi
Kilometers
223.48 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Mon, Jun 1, 3:40 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Mon, Jun 1, 5:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-06-01T13:23
Arrive Delaware
Mon, Jun 1, 3:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:56 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
Alma
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
69.3 mi
01h 08m
To Delaware
69.6 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
92°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left

    35 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sterlin Hurley Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sterlin Hurley Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    4.1 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Arkansas 22

    13.3 mi · 20 min · Arkansas 22

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 23 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fire Dept Loop

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 48%
I 40 East
42.8 mi · 31%
Arkansas 22
13.3 mi · 10%
Sterlin Hurley Industrial Highway
11.8 mi · 9%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
West Main Street
0.93 mi · 1%
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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
90.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
01h 08m from Bentonville
Leave By
1:56 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bentonville and Sunny near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.9 miles (223.5 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Bentonville and 69.6 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 1:56 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bentonville and Sunny near Delaware.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 90.89 mi (146.28 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
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#2 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-94.20883, 36.37285)
End: Fire Dept Loop (-93.299017, 35.283703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.55 L · about $18.56
Round trip
$37.11
9.8 gal · 37.1 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.56 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.87 $41.74
Premium $4.63 $22.66 $45.33
Diesel $5.42 $26.53 $53.07

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Delaware. The current time is 13:23:36.

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.