How far is Bentonville, AR from Gravel Ridge, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Gravel Ridge, AR is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
218.39 mi
03h 53m
Flight
153.79 mi
247.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.79 mi
Kilometers
247.5 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
218.39 mi
Kilometers
351.47 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gravel Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:51 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-18T21:05
Arrive Gravel Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 12:58 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 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
Hartman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
109.2 mi
01h 56m
To Gravel Ridge
109.2 mi
01h 56m

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
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Gravel Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    12 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast J Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 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 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    683 ft · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I- 40 Access Road

    112 m · 7 sec · I- 40 Access Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto John F Kennedy Boulevard

    2254 ft · 49 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    8 mi · 14 min · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Jacksonville Cutoff Road

    2042 ft · 56 sec · Jacksonville Cutoff Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Cordelia Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Cordelia Drive

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cordelia Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
141 mi · 64%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 31%
John F Kennedy Boulevard
8.45 mi · 4%
Northeast J Street
1.11 mi · 1%
Northeast 2nd Street
0.68 mi
Jacksonville Cutoff Road
0.39 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

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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.6 mi
153.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartman
01h 56m from Bentonville
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gravel Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Gravel Ridge?

The road trip is about 218.4 miles (351.5 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.2 miles from Bentonville and 109.2 miles from Gravel Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.20 one way or $58.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.5 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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gravel Ridge.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Gravel Ridge. Straight-line distance: 153.79 mi (247.5 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Gravel Ridge

#2 Gravel Ridge

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population2,902
Coordinates34.8684200, -92.1907000
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Gravel Ridge (-92.1907, 34.86842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 351 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.71 gal
29.17 L · about $29.20
Round trip
$58.40
15.42 gal · 58.34 L
Estimated CO2
68.5 kg one way
Round trip: 137 kg / 302 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.20 $58.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.84 $65.67
Premium $4.63 $35.66 $71.32
Diesel $5.42 $41.75 $83.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Gravel Ridge. The current time is 21:05:37.

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.