How far is Bentonville, AR from Nashville, AR?
The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Nashville, AR is about 239.8 miles (386 km), with a travel time of about 04h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 33m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Nashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Nashville.
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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 right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
1596 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana
1749 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
121.2 mi · 2 hr 24 min
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Turn left onto East Collin Raye Drive
8 mi · 11 min · East Collin Raye Drive
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on US Highway 371/State Highway 24
2.2 mi · 3 min · US Highway 371/State Highway 24
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Continue on US Highway 371/State Highway 24
15.8 mi · 23 min · US Highway 371/State Highway 24
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North 4th Street
563 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto Bishop Street
1163 ft · 24 sec · Bishop Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
954 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bentonville and Nashville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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121 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Nashville?
The road trip is about 239.8 miles (386 km) and usually takes 04h 46m 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?
Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Bentonville and 119.9 miles from Nashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.8 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 7:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.04 one way or $64.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Nashville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Nashville. Straight-line distance: 168.94 mi (271.88 km).
#1 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Nashville
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 4,290 |
| Coordinates | 33.9456700, -93.8471300 |
| Altitude | 116 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nashville (-93.84713, 33.94567)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 386 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 59m |
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 | $32.04 | $64.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.13 | $78.26 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.81 | $91.62 |
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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