How far is Bentonville, AR from Dierks, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Dierks, AR is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
219.71 mi
04h 24m
Flight
156.08 mi
251.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
156.08 mi
Kilometers
251.19 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
219.71 mi
Kilometers
353.59 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dierks
Thu, Apr 16, 12:57 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-16T08:33
Arrive Dierks
Thu, Apr 16, 12:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 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
Mansfield
AR

City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States

From Bentonville
109.9 mi
02h 12m
To Dierks
109.8 mi
02h 12m

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
81°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance 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 Dierks.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    101.7 mi · 2 hr 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Baker Springs Road

    28.9 mi · 43 min · Baker Springs Road

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    3.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    31 m · 5 sec · East 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 30%
Baker Springs Road
28.9 mi · 13%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 6%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 2%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

102 mi · 02h 02m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.6 mi
156.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
02h 12m from Bentonville
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 219.7 miles (353.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Bentonville and 109.8 miles from Dierks.

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

The direct path is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.6 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.35 one way or $58.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.9 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dierks.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Dierks. Straight-line distance: 156.08 mi (251.19 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Dierks

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,076
Coordinates34.1192800, -94.0165800
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Dierks (-94.01658, 34.11928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 354 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.75 gal
29.35 L · about $29.35
Round trip
$58.70
15.5 gal · 58.7 L
Estimated CO2
68.9 kg one way
Round trip: 137.7 kg / 304 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.35 $58.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.01 $66.01
Premium $4.63 $35.84 $71.69
Diesel $5.42 $41.97 $83.93

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 Dierks. The current time is 08:33:21.

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.