How far is Bentonville, AR from Lamar, AR?
The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Lamar, AR is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Crawford County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bentonville and Lamar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Lamar.
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Start on North Main Street
12 m · 3 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast J Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast J Street
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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1203 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
65.7 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
50.9 mi · 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64: Lamar
1375 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left
37 m · 3 sec
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Continue on East Main Street
1.9 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Seminary Street
99 m · 16 sec · South Seminary Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
10 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bentonville and Lamar.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lamar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Lamar?
The road trip is about 122.5 miles (197.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountainburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.3 miles from Bentonville and 61.3 miles from Lamar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.1 miles (127.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.36 one way or $32.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.4 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 Lamar.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Lamar. Straight-line distance: 79.11 mi (127.32 km).
#1 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lamar
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,729 |
| Coordinates | 35.4406400, -93.3879600 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lamar (-93.38796, 35.44064)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 197 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $16.36 | $32.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.40 | $36.80 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $23.39 | $46.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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