How far is Bentonville, AR from Mountain Home, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
137.82 mi
02h 56m
Flight
101.51 mi
163.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.51 mi
Kilometers
163.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.82 mi
Kilometers
221.8 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Fri, Apr 17, 5:28 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 8:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-17T14:31
Arrive Mountain Home
Fri, Apr 17, 5:28 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Alpena
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
68.8 mi
01h 28m
To Mountain Home
69 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
86°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Mountain Home.

  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

    7.4 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

    1733 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  10. 10

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Thompson Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    47 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    645 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue

    58.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    774 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right

    12.4 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    31.1 mi · 35 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    752 ft · 17 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto East 7th Street

    73 m · 16 sec · East 7th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South Baker Street

    71 m · 16 sec · South Baker Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    59 m · 8 sec · East 6th Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi · 43%
Main Street
47.9 mi · 35%
Southeast 14th Street
8.55 mi · 6%
North Thompson Street
3 mi · 2%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.3 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpena
01h 28m from Bentonville
Leave By
12:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mountain Home.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Mountain Home?

The road trip is about 137.8 miles (221.8 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Alpena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.8 miles from Bentonville and 69 miles from Mountain Home.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.3 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 12:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.40 one way or $36.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mountain Home.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 101.51 mi (163.36 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
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#2 Mountain Home

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

Population12,330
Coordinates36.3353400, -92.3851600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Mountain Home (-92.38516, 36.33534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.41 L · about $18.40
Round trip
$36.81
9.72 gal · 36.82 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.40 $36.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.70 $41.40
Premium $4.63 $22.48 $44.96
Diesel $5.42 $26.32 $52.63

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Mountain Home. The current time is 14:31:50.

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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.