How far is Bentonville, AR from Hope, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Hope, AR is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
294.26 mi
05h 18m
Flight
190.18 mi
306.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.18 mi
Kilometers
306.07 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.26 mi
Kilometers
473.56 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hope
Sun, Apr 26, 9:11 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 26, 2:30 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-26T03:52
Arrive Hope
Sun, Apr 26, 9:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 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
Dardanelle
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
147.1 mi
02h 39m
To Hope
147.1 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SE
Destination
81°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Apr 26 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  14. 14

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  15. 15

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass

    68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Malvern Avenue

    1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 29: Hope

    1689 ft · 42 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Hazel Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Hazel Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    717 ft · 14 sec · East 3rd Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 3rd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Malvern Road
79.1 mi · 27%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 23%
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 22%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 15%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 5%
Hot Springs Bypass
6.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Malvern Road

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 07m

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 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+104.1 mi
190.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dardanelle
02h 39m from Bentonville
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.3 miles (473.6 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Dardanelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.1 miles from Bentonville and 147.1 miles from Hope.

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

The direct path is about 190.2 miles (306.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 104.1 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.31 one way or $78.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Dardanelle

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dardanelle, 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 Dardanelle.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

95 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

100 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Hope. Straight-line distance: 190.18 mi (306.07 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Hope

City in Arkansas, United States

Population9,438
Coordinates33.6670600, -93.5915700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Hope (-93.59157, 33.66706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.38 gal
39.31 L · about $39.31
Round trip
$78.62
20.76 gal · 78.62 L
Estimated CO2
92.2 kg one way
Round trip: 184.5 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.31 $78.62
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.21 $88.42
Premium $4.63 $48.01 $96.02
Diesel $5.42 $56.21 $112.42

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Hope. The current time is 03:52:56.

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.