How far is Bentonville, AR from Lincoln, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Lincoln, AR is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
43.64 mi
00h 58m
Flight
31.61 mi
50.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.61 mi
Kilometers
50.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.64 mi
Kilometers
70.23 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-19T04:01
Arrive Lincoln
Sun, Apr 19, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Johnson
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
21.8 mi
00h 29m
To Lincoln
21.8 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    23 mi · 25 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 West, AR 180, AR 16 East: Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2941 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn right

    45 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    15.3 mi · 23 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    145 m · 26 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Park Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Park Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Boyer Avenue

    70 m · 10 sec · Boyer Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Boyer Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
24.2 mi · 55%
East Main Street
15.3 mi · 35%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.65 mi · 4%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 2%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
US 62 West
0.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

23 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 29m from Bentonville
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bentonville and Sunny near Lincoln.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.2 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.8 miles from Bentonville and 21.8 miles from Lincoln.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.83 one way or $11.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bentonville and Sunny near Lincoln.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Lincoln. Straight-line distance: 31.61 mi (50.87 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Lincoln

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,473
Coordinates35.9495300, -94.4235500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Lincoln (-94.42355, 35.94953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.83 L · about $5.83
Round trip
$11.66
3.08 gal · 11.66 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.83 $11.66
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.56 $13.12
Premium $4.63 $7.12 $14.25
Diesel $5.42 $8.34 $16.68

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Lincoln. The current time is 04:01:27.

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.