How far is Bentonville, AR from Elkins, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Elkins, AR is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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
38.21 mi
00h 55m
Flight
27.99 mi
45.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.99 mi
Kilometers
45.05 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.21 mi
Kilometers
61.49 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elkins
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sat, Apr 18, 10:09 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Elkins
Sat, Apr 18, 9:13 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Johnson
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
19.1 mi
00h 27m
To Elkins
19.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.4 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway

    749 ft · 11 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 71B North

    1.3 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Fulbright Expressway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Fulbright Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1617 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North College Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · North College Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Rolling Hills Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Rolling Hills Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Old Missouri Road

    1469 ft · 50 sec · North Old Missouri Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Old Wire Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · North Old Wire Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Crossover Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · North Crossover Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Huntsville Road

    8.5 mi · 14 min · East Huntsville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Church Street

    47 m · 7 sec · Church Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
19.6 mi · 51%
East Huntsville Road
8.55 mi · 22%
North Crossover Road
3.66 mi · 10%
Fulbright Expressway
1.29 mi · 3%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 3%
US 71B North
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

18.4 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 27m from Bentonville
Leave By
4:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.2 miles (61.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Bentonville and 19.1 miles from Elkins.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Elkins.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Elkins. Straight-line distance: 27.99 mi (45.05 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Elkins

Township in Washington County, Arkansas

Population3,664
Coordinates36.0014700, -94.0082500
Altitude371
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Elkins (-94.00825, 36.00147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.1 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.7 gal · 10.2 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.63 $6.24 $12.49
Diesel $5.42 $7.31 $14.62

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Elkins. The current time is 08:17:07.

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.