How far is Bentonville, AR from Elm Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Elm Springs, AR is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.71 mi
00h 24m
Flight
11.6 mi
18.67 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.6 mi
Kilometers
18.67 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.71 mi
Kilometers
28.5 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elm Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-22T23:08
Arrive Elm Springs
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bentonville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lowell
AR

City in Benton Count, Arkansas, United States

From Bentonville
8.9 mi
00h 12m
To Elm Springs
8.8 mi
00h 12m

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
74°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Elm Springs.

  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

    8.4 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 612: Elm Springs, Cave Springs

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street Elm Springs

    584 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street Elm Springs

  10. 10

    Continue on North Main Street (Elm Springs)

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North Main Street (Elm Springs)

  11. 11

    Turn left onto School Street

    34 m · 5 sec · School Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · School Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
9.63 mi · 54%
AR 612
4.7 mi · 27%
North Main Street (Elm Springs)
1.49 mi · 8%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 6%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi · 4%
North Main Street Elm Springs
0.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

8.44 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lowell
00h 12m from Bentonville
Leave By
7:40 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bentonville and Partly Sunny near Elm Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Elm Springs?

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lowell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Bentonville and 8.8 miles from Elm Springs.

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

The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bentonville and Partly Sunny near Elm Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Elm Springs. Straight-line distance: 11.6 mi (18.67 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Elm Springs

#2 Elm Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,418
Coordinates36.2061900, -94.2343700
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Elm Springs (-94.23437, 36.20619)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.39
Round trip
$4.77
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.39 $4.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.68 $5.37
Premium $4.63 $2.91 $5.83
Diesel $5.42 $3.41 $6.82

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 Elm Springs. The current time is 23:08:49.

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.