How far is Bentonville, AR from Diaz, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Diaz, AR is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.85 mi
04h 55m
Flight
172.17 mi
277.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.17 mi
Kilometers
277.08 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.85 mi
Kilometers
443.93 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Diaz
Sun, May 3, 8:38 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sun, May 3, 1:33 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-05-03T03:42
Arrive Diaz
Sun, May 3, 8:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bentonville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Bentonville
137.9 mi
02h 27m
To Diaz
138 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  13. 13

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    57.4 mi · 59 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 18: Newport, Grubbs

    1652 ft · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Air Base Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Air Base Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Martin Luther King Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Martin Luther King Highway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    9 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 41%
Vilonia Bypass
83.3 mi · 30%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 24%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+103.6 mi
172.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
02h 27m from Bentonville
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bentonville and Sunny near Diaz.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 275.8 miles (443.9 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137.9 miles from Bentonville and 138 miles from Diaz.

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

The direct path is about 172.2 miles (277.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 103.6 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 7:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.85 one way or $73.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Russellville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Russellville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Diaz. Straight-line distance: 172.17 mi (277.08 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,208
Coordinates35.6384100, -91.2651300
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Diaz (-91.26513, 35.63841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.85 L · about $36.85
Round trip
$73.70
19.46 gal · 73.7 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $36.85 $73.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.44 $82.88
Premium $4.63 $45.00 $90.00
Diesel $5.42 $52.69 $105.38

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Diaz. The current time is 03:42:51.

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.