How far is Bentonville, AR from Horatio, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Horatio, AR is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 168.4 miles (271 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 23m 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
216.09 mi
04h 11m
Flight
168.41 mi
271.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.41 mi
Kilometers
271.03 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.09 mi
Kilometers
347.76 km
Drive Time
04h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horatio
Thu, Apr 16, 11:02 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 16, 3:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-16T06:51
Arrive Horatio
Thu, Apr 16, 11:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 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
8:36 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mansfield
AR

City in Scott and Sabastian counties in Arkansas, United States

From Bentonville
108.1 mi
02h 05m
To Horatio
107.9 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    128.5 mi · 2 hr 35 min

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 24/State Highway 41

    1.7 mi · 3 min · State Highway 24/State Highway 41

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Highway 24/State Highway 41/Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 31%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 6%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 2%
State Highway 24/State Highway 41
1.71 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

128 mi · 02h 35m

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 11m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.7 mi
168.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
02h 05m from Bentonville
Leave By
8:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horatio.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 216.1 miles (347.8 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.1 miles from Bentonville and 107.9 miles from Horatio.

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

The direct path is about 168.4 miles (271 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.7 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 8:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.86 one way or $57.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Horatio.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Horatio. Straight-line distance: 168.41 mi (271.03 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
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#2 Horatio

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,011
Coordinates33.9384500, -94.3571500
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Horatio (-94.35715, 33.93845)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.62 gal
28.86 L · about $28.86
Round trip
$57.71
15.24 gal · 57.72 L
Estimated CO2
67.7 kg one way
Round trip: 135.4 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.86 $57.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.45 $64.91
Premium $4.63 $35.24 $70.49
Diesel $5.42 $41.26 $82.52

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 Horatio. The current time is 06:51:18.

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.