How far is Bentonville, AR from Fayetteville, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Fayetteville, AR is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
27.6 mi
00h 35m
Flight
21.63 mi
34.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.63 mi
Kilometers
34.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.6 mi
Kilometers
44.41 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fayetteville
Fri, May 29, 10:09 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Fri, May 29, 10:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-05-29T21:34
Arrive Fayetteville
Fri, May 29, 10:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:18 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
Bethel Heights
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
13.4 mi
00h 17m
To Fayetteville
14.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on AR 112

    1.6 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1707 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Drake Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Drake Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue

    2800 ft · 1 min · North Gregg Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Township Street

    2360 ft · 1 min · West Township Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North College Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · North College Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    45 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  15. 15

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
19.6 mi · 71%
North College Avenue
2.26 mi · 8%
AR 112
1.12 mi · 4%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 4%
West Drake Street
0.78 mi · 3%
East Central Avenue
0.69 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 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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
21.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel Heights
00h 17m from Bentonville
Leave By
7:18 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fayetteville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 27.6 miles (44.4 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Bethel Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Bentonville and 14.2 miles from Fayetteville.

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

The direct path is about 21.6 miles (34.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Fayetteville. Straight-line distance: 21.63 mi (34.81 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Fayetteville

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population89,576
Coordinates36.0625800, -94.1574300
Altitude427
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)
End: County Avenue (-94.157184, 36.062567)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 44 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.97 gal
3.69 L · about $3.67
Round trip
$7.35
1.94 gal · 7.38 L
Estimated CO2
8.6 kg one way
Round trip: 17.2 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.67 $7.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.13 $8.26
Premium $4.63 $4.49 $8.97
Diesel $5.42 $5.25 $10.51

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Fayetteville. The current time is 21:34:11.

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.