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

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Heber Springs, AR is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 21m 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
223.21 mi
04h 10m
Flight
136.19 mi
219.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.19 mi
Kilometers
219.18 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.21 mi
Kilometers
359.22 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 2:20 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sat, May 30, 6:31 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-05-30T10:10
Arrive Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 2:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 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
8:38 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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
111.6 mi
02h 05m
To Heber Springs
111.7 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Heber 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

    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

    112.1 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    865 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    782 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Skyline Drive

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Broadview Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 39 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
113 mi · 50%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 30%
South Broadview Street
33.8 mi · 15%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 1%
Heber Spring Road
1.95 mi · 1%
Skyline Drive
1.45 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

112 mi · 01h 52m

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+87 mi
136.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
02h 05m from Bentonville
Leave By
8:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.2 miles (359.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.6 miles from Bentonville and 111.7 miles from Heber Springs.

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

The direct path is about 136.2 miles (219.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 87 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 8:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.84 one way or $59.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bentonville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Heber Springs.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 136.19 mi (219.18 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 359 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.88 gal
29.82 L · about $29.84
Round trip
$59.68
15.76 gal · 59.64 L
Estimated CO2
70 kg one way
Round trip: 140.1 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.84 $59.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.56 $67.12
Premium $4.63 $36.45 $72.89
Diesel $5.42 $42.67 $85.34

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 Heber Springs. The current time is 10:10:07.

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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.