How far is Bentonville, AR from El Dorado, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to El Dorado, AR is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
330.08 mi
06h 02m
Flight
235.55 mi
379.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.55 mi
Kilometers
379.08 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
330.08 mi
Kilometers
531.21 km
Drive Time
06h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 06h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in El Dorado
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:42 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-22T23:37
Arrive El Dorado
Thu, Apr 23, 5:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:03 PM to 1:33 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:54 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bentonville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
165.1 mi
03h 01m
To El Dorado
165 mi
03h 01m

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
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and El Dorado.

  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

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    10 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado

    56 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 167: El Dorado

    42.5 mi · 52 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North West Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Hillsboro Street

    83 m · 7 sec · West Hillsboro Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Barton Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Barton Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Barton Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
156 mi · 47%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 20%
US 167 South
56 mi · 17%
US 167
42.5 mi · 13%
North West Avenue
3.15 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 02m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.5 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
03h 01m from Bentonville
Leave By
11:54 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bentonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Dorado.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to El Dorado?

The road trip is about 330.1 miles (531.2 km) and usually takes 06h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.1 miles from Bentonville and 165 miles from El Dorado.

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

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.12 one way or $88.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 103.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bentonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near El Dorado.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Morrilton, 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 Morrilton.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and El Dorado. Straight-line distance: 235.55 mi (379.08 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
El Dorado

#2 El Dorado

City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States

Population17,402
Coordinates33.2076300, -92.6662700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: El Dorado (-92.66627, 33.20763)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 531 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.65 gal
44.09 L · about $44.12
Round trip
$88.24
23.3 gal · 88.18 L
Estimated CO2
103.5 kg one way
Round trip: 207.1 kg / 457 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.12 $88.24
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.62 $99.23
Premium $4.63 $53.88 $107.76
Diesel $5.42 $63.08 $126.17

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 El Dorado. The current time is 23:37:18.

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.