How far is Bentonville, AR from Hot Springs Village, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Hot Springs Village, AR is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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
201.1 mi
03h 43m
Flight
135.79 mi
218.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.79 mi
Kilometers
218.53 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
201.1 mi
Kilometers
323.64 km
Drive Time
03h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs Village
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:44 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-23T04:17
Arrive Hot Springs Village
Thu, Apr 23, 8:01 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Wiederkehr Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
100.5 mi
01h 51m
To Hot Springs Village
100.5 mi
01h 51m

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
76°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Hot Springs Village.

  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

    37.1 mi · 42 min · South State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Desoto Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Desoto Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Carmona Road

    2981 ft · 1 min · Carmona Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Fresno Road

    21 m · 2 sec · Fresno Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 33%
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 33%
South State Highway 7
37.1 mi · 18%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 7%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 2%
Desoto Boulevard
4.16 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 43m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65.3 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wiederkehr Village
01h 51m from Bentonville
Leave By
9:34 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Hot Springs Village?

The road trip is about 201.1 miles (323.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?

Wiederkehr Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.5 miles from Bentonville and 100.5 miles from Hot Springs Village.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 65.3 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 9:34 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.89 one way or $53.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Hot Springs Village. Straight-line distance: 135.79 mi (218.53 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population12,807
Coordinates34.6720400, -92.9987900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Hot Springs Village (-92.99879, 34.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 324 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.1 gal
26.86 L · about $26.89
Round trip
$53.78
14.2 gal · 53.72 L
Estimated CO2
63.1 kg one way
Round trip: 126.2 kg / 278 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.89 $53.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.24 $60.48
Premium $4.63 $32.84 $65.68
Diesel $5.42 $38.45 $76.89

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 Hot Springs Village. The current time is 04:17:49.

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.