How far is Bentonville, AR from Lonoke, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Lonoke, AR is about 232 miles (373.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
232.01 mi
04h 03m
Flight
169.95 mi
273.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.95 mi
Kilometers
273.51 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.01 mi
Kilometers
373.39 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 11:15 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-19T15:09
Arrive Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 7:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
115.9 mi
02h 01m
To Lonoke
116.1 mi
02h 01m

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
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    18.1 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 89: Lonoke

    1830 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    50 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto State Highway 89

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Highway 89

  13. 13

    Continue on Hwy 89

    1403 ft · 32 sec · Hwy 89

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn sharp left onto Front Street Southwest

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southwest

  15. 15

    Turn left

    7 m · 2 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
143 mi · 61%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 29%
Memphis
18.1 mi · 8%
State Highway 89
1.07 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
Front Street Southwest
0.89 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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.1 mi
169.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
02h 01m from Bentonville
Leave By
8:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bentonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lonoke.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 232 miles (373.4 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 115.9 miles from Bentonville and 116.1 miles from Lonoke.

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

The direct path is about 169.9 miles (273.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 8:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.02 one way or $62.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bentonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Lonoke.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Lonoke. Straight-line distance: 169.95 mi (273.51 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Lonoke

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population4,162
Coordinates34.7839800, -91.8998600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Lonoke (-91.89986, 34.78398)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.19 gal
30.99 L · about $31.02
Round trip
$62.03
16.38 gal · 61.98 L
Estimated CO2
72.8 kg one way
Round trip: 145.6 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.02 $62.03
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.88 $69.76
Premium $4.63 $37.88 $75.76
Diesel $5.42 $44.35 $88.70

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 Lonoke. The current time is 15:09:17.

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.