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

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 244.7 miles (393.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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
244.67 mi
04h 33m
Flight
150.63 mi
242.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.63 mi
Kilometers
242.41 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.67 mi
Kilometers
393.76 km
Drive Time
04h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 2:10 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-19T05:04
Arrive Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 9:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 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
7:54 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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
122.3 mi
02h 16m
To Mountain Home
122.4 mi
02h 16m

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
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW

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

    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

    113.8 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1242 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    65 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  12. 12

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  13. 13

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    25.9 mi · 32 min · Vilonia Bypass

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    13.5 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Searcy

    1266 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Searcy

    112 m · 14 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway

    1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto South Elm Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Race Avenue

    1219 ft · 32 sec · West Race Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Maple Street

    10.4 mi · 18 min · North Maple Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
114 mi · 47%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 27%
Vilonia Bypass
39.4 mi · 16%
North Maple Street
10.4 mi · 4%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 2%
South Main Street
2.99 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+94.1 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 16m from Bentonville
Leave By
7:54 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bentonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny 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 244.7 miles (393.8 km) and usually takes 04h 33m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.3 miles from Bentonville and 122.4 miles from Mountain Home.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 94.1 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 7:54 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.68 one way or $65.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 150.63 mi (242.41 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Mountain Home

City in Arkansas, United States

Population12,638
Coordinates35.3867500, -91.8090300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Mountain Home (-91.80903, 35.38675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.68 L · about $32.68
Round trip
$65.36
17.26 gal · 65.36 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.68 $65.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.76 $73.51
Premium $4.63 $39.91 $79.83
Diesel $5.42 $46.73 $93.46

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 Mountain Home. The current time is 05:04:20.

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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.