How far is Bentonville, AR from Horseshoe Bend, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Horseshoe Bend, AR is about 187.7 miles (302 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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
187.69 mi
03h 56m
Flight
136.48 mi
219.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.48 mi
Kilometers
219.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
187.69 mi
Kilometers
302.05 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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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 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Horseshoe Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-23T07:04
Arrive Horseshoe Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 11:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 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
9:08 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
Bellefonte
AR

Township in Boone County, Arkansas

From Bentonville
93.8 mi
01h 58m
To Horseshoe Bend
93.9 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Horseshoe Bend.

  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

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

    1733 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    47 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    645 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    16.1 mi · 19 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right

    40.4 mi · 46 min

  21. 21

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Pinto Lane

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Pinto Lane

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Club Road

    866 ft · 24 sec · Club Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Club Road

    43 m · 4 sec · Club Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Club Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
93.7 mi · 50%
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 31%
Southeast 14th Street
8.55 mi · 5%
North Thompson Street
3 mi · 2%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Pinto Lane
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Robinson Avenue

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

58.8 mi · 01h 10m

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 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.2 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellefonte
01h 58m from Bentonville
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Mostly Sunny near Horseshoe Bend.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Horseshoe Bend?

The road trip is about 187.7 miles (302 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.8 miles from Bentonville and 93.9 miles from Horseshoe Bend.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.2 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.07 one way or $50.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bentonville and Mostly Sunny near Horseshoe Bend.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Horseshoe Bend. Straight-line distance: 136.48 mi (219.64 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Horseshoe Bend

#2 Horseshoe Bend

City in Boise County, Idaho, United States

Population2,108
Coordinates36.2292300, -91.7643100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Horseshoe Bend (-91.76431, 36.22923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 302 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.62 gal
25.07 L · about $25.07
Round trip
$50.14
13.24 gal · 50.14 L
Estimated CO2
58.8 kg one way
Round trip: 117.7 kg / 259 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.07 $50.14
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.19 $56.39
Premium $4.63 $30.62 $61.24
Diesel $5.42 $35.85 $71.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Horseshoe Bend. The current time is 07:04:56.

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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.