How far is Bentonville, AR from Glenwood, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Glenwood, AR is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 58m 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
194.04 mi
03h 59m
Flight
146.15 mi
235.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.15 mi
Kilometers
235.21 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.04 mi
Kilometers
312.28 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:37 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-18T03:39
Arrive Glenwood
Sat, Apr 18, 7:38 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:02 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
Greenwood
AR

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

From Bentonville
97.1 mi
01h 59m
To Glenwood
96.9 mi
01h 59m

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
69°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    32 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Bridge Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1509 ft · 35 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    13 mi · 23 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Broadway Street

    95 m · 11 sec · Broadway Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North 2nd Street

    28 m · 4 sec · North 2nd Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 34%
East Main Street
13 mi · 7%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 6%
Bridge Street
8.17 mi · 4%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 2%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 08m

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
03h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48 mi
146.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Greenwood
01h 59m from Bentonville
Leave By
9:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Glenwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 194.1 miles (312.3 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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?

Greenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.1 miles from Bentonville and 96.9 miles from Glenwood.

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

The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48 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 9:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.94 one way or $51.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Glenwood. Straight-line distance: 146.15 mi (235.21 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Glenwood

City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States

Population2,057
Coordinates34.3267700, -93.5507400
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Glenwood (-93.55074, 34.32677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.85 gal
25.92 L · about $25.94
Round trip
$51.88
13.7 gal · 51.84 L
Estimated CO2
60.9 kg one way
Round trip: 121.8 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.94 $51.88
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.17 $58.35
Premium $4.63 $31.68 $63.36
Diesel $5.42 $37.09 $74.19

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 Glenwood. The current time is 03:39:23.

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.