How far is Bentonville, AR from Hughes, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Hughes, AR is about 321.9 miles (518 km), with a travel time of about 05h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 31m 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
321.9 mi
05h 45m
Flight
231.69 mi
372.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.69 mi
Kilometers
372.87 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
321.9 mi
Kilometers
518.04 km
Drive Time
05h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hughes
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 24, 1:45 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-23T14:14
Arrive Hughes
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:46 AM to 1:46 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
5:28 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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
160.8 mi
02h 52m
To Hughes
161.1 mi
02h 52m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    142 mi · 2 hr 24 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

    92.1 mi · 1 hr 33 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 38 East: Widener, Hughes

    1438 ft · 35 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    56 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Jefferson Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right

    11.8 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Church Street

    532 ft · 25 sec · Church Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jeff Davis Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Jeff Davis Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jeff Davis Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 44%
Memphis
92.1 mi · 29%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 21%
East Main Street
4.18 mi · 1%
Jefferson Street
2.14 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

142 mi · 02h 24m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.2 mi
231.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 52m from Bentonville
Leave By
5:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 321.9 miles (518 km) and usually takes 05h 45m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.8 miles from Bentonville and 161.1 miles from Hughes.

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

The direct path is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.2 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 5:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.02 one way or $86.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 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 Hughes.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Hughes. Straight-line distance: 231.69 mi (372.87 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,200
Coordinates34.9492600, -90.4714900
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Hughes (-90.47149, 34.94926)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 518 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.36 gal
43 L · about $43.02
Round trip
$86.04
22.72 gal · 86 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 201.9 kg / 445 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.02 $86.04
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.38 $96.76
Premium $4.63 $52.54 $105.08
Diesel $5.42 $61.51 $123.03

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 Hughes. The current time is 14:14:19.

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.