How far is Bentonville, AR from Harrisburg, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Harrisburg, AR is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 04m 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
299.38 mi
05h 32m
Flight
203.1 mi
326.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.1 mi
Kilometers
326.85 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
299.38 mi
Kilometers
481.8 km
Drive Time
05h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 16, 4:52 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 16, 10:24 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-15T23:19
Arrive Harrisburg
Thu, Apr 16, 4:52 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:32 AM to 1:32 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:56 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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Bentonville
149.6 mi
02h 46m
To Harrisburg
149.8 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  13. 13

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    51.9 mi · 53 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 14: Waldenburg

    1683 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto State Highway 14

    8.4 mi · 13 min · State Highway 14

  17. 17

    Continue on Amagon Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Amagon Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on State Highway 14

    11 mi · 16 min · State Highway 14

  20. 20

    Continue on West Jackson Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Jackson Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 38%
Vilonia Bypass
77.8 mi · 26%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 22%
State Highway 14
19.4 mi · 6%
Main Street
6.15 mi · 2%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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
05h 32m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.3 mi
203.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 46m from Bentonville
Leave By
5:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 299.4 miles (481.8 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149.6 miles from Bentonville and 149.8 miles from Harrisburg.

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

The direct path is about 203.1 miles (326.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.3 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 5:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.99 one way or $79.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bentonville and Mostly Sunny near Harrisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atkins.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Harrisburg. Straight-line distance: 203.1 mi (326.85 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Harrisburg

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,289
Coordinates35.5642500, -90.7167800
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Harrisburg (-90.71678, 35.56425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 482 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.56 gal
39.99 L · about $39.99
Round trip
$79.98
21.12 gal · 79.98 L
Estimated CO2
93.8 kg one way
Round trip: 187.7 kg / 414 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.99 $79.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.98 $89.95
Premium $4.63 $48.84 $97.68
Diesel $5.42 $57.18 $114.36

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Harrisburg. The current time is 23:19:53.

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.