How far is Bentonville, AR from Monticello, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Monticello, AR is about 300.3 miles (483.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 38m 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
300.29 mi
05h 19m
Flight
233.79 mi
376.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.79 mi
Kilometers
376.25 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.29 mi
Kilometers
483.27 km
Drive Time
05h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Monticello
Thu, Apr 16, 7:54 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 1:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-16T14:35
Arrive Monticello
Thu, Apr 16, 7:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Bentonville
150.2 mi
02h 39m
To Monticello
150.1 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  14. 14

    Turn right

    15.8 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Gaines Avenue

    1 km · 58 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Gaines Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
190 mi · 63%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 22%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 8%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
AR 530 South
0.75 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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
05h 19m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.5 mi
233.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 39m from Bentonville
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 300.3 miles (483.3 km) and usually takes 05h 19m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Bentonville and 150.1 miles from Monticello.

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

The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.5 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.14 one way or $80.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Monticello.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atkins.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Monticello. Straight-line distance: 233.79 mi (376.25 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Monticello

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,185
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.7909600
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Monticello (-91.79096, 33.629)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 483 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.11 L · about $40.14
Round trip
$80.28
21.2 gal · 80.22 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.14 $80.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.15 $90.29
Premium $4.63 $49.03 $98.05
Diesel $5.42 $57.40 $114.80

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Monticello. The current time is 14:35:21.

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.