How far is Bentonville, AR from McAlmont, AR?
The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to McAlmont, AR is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 47m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bentonville and McAlmont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and McAlmont.
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Start on North Main Street
57 m · 14 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 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
142 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward McCain Boulevard East
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto McCain Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · McCain Boulevard
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Continue on Fairfax Drive
144 m · 11 sec · Fairfax Drive
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Turn right onto Roundtop Drive
2 mi · 5 min · Roundtop Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Roundtop Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bentonville and McAlmont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Bentonville and Partly Sunny near McAlmont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to McAlmont?
The road trip is about 215.5 miles (346.8 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?
Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Bentonville and 107.7 miles from McAlmont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.5 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 9:24 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.78 one way or $57.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bentonville and Partly Sunny near McAlmont.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and McAlmont. Straight-line distance: 157.01 mi (252.68 km).
#1 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
#2 McAlmont
Census-designated place in Pulaski County, Arkansas
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 34.8084200, -92.1818100 |
| Altitude | 82 |
| Country | United States |
End: McAlmont (-92.18181, 34.80842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 347 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 41m |
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 | $28.78 | $57.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $32.37 | $64.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $35.15 | $70.30 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $41.15 | $82.31 |
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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