How far is Bentonville, AR from Lavaca, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Lavaca, AR is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.88 mi
01h 50m
Flight
71.65 mi
115.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.65 mi
Kilometers
115.31 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.88 mi
Kilometers
152.69 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lavaca
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 9:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-23T05:54
Arrive Lavaca
Thu, Apr 23, 7:44 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bentonville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Winslow
AR

City in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

From Bentonville
47.5 mi
00h 55m
To Lavaca
47.4 mi
00h 55m

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
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Lavaca.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    12 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast J Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 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

    8.5 mi · 10 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Rogers Avenue East

    1546 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Rogers Avenue

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Rogers Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Fort Street

    4 mi · 6 min · Fort Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    3.5 mi · 5 min · West Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 71%
I 540 South
8.52 mi · 9%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 5%
Fort Street
4.04 mi · 4%
West Central Avenue
3.53 mi · 4%
Rogers Avenue
2.84 mi · 3%
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 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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
71.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winslow
00h 55m from Bentonville
Leave By
2:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Winslow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.5 miles from Bentonville and 47.4 miles from Lavaca.

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

The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.69 one way or $25.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lavaca.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Lavaca. Straight-line distance: 71.65 mi (115.31 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Lavaca

#2 Lavaca

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population2,439
Coordinates35.3362000, -94.1732600
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Lavaca (-94.17326, 35.3362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $12.69
Round trip
$25.37
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.69 $25.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.27 $28.54
Premium $4.63 $15.49 $30.99
Diesel $5.42 $18.14 $36.28

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 Lavaca. The current time is 05:54:08.

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.