How far is Bentonville, AR from Melbourne, AR?
The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Melbourne, AR is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 28m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bentonville and Melbourne.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Melbourne.
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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
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
1733 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
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Turn right onto South Bloomington Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street
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Continue on North Thompson Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road
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Continue on North Thompson Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street
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Take the exit left
47 m · 3 sec
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Continue straight
645 ft · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
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Keep slight left
774 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
12.4 mi · 20 min
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Continue straight
31.1 mi · 35 min
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Continue straight
16.1 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right
32.8 mi · 37 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on State Highway 9
19.3 mi · 29 min · State Highway 9
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Continue on Dixon Street
3.9 mi · 6 min · Dixon Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
134 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Locus Street
30 m · 4 sec · Locus Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Locus Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bentonville and Melbourne.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Robinson Avenue
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 01h 10m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Melbourne?
The road trip is about 199.6 miles (321.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?
Valley Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.7 miles from Bentonville and 99.9 miles from Melbourne.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.1 miles (209.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 69.5 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 8:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.66 one way or $53.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bentonville and Mostly Sunny near Melbourne.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Melbourne. Straight-line distance: 130.04 mi (209.28 km).
#1 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melbourne
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,871 |
| Coordinates | 36.0595100, -91.9084800 |
| Altitude | 186 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melbourne (-91.90848, 36.05951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $29.98 | $59.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $32.56 | $65.12 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $38.12 | $76.24 |
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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