How far is Bentonville, AR from Ola, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Ola, AR is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
158.73 mi
02h 51m
Flight
107.87 mi
173.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.87 mi
Kilometers
173.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.73 mi
Kilometers
255.45 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ola
Wed, Apr 15, 12:17 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 3:09 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-15T09:25
Arrive Ola
Wed, Apr 15, 12:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mulberry
AR

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

From Bentonville
79.3 mi
01h 25m
To Ola
79.3 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    12 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast J Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 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

    64.9 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64

    1557 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue

    4.9 mi · 6 min · South Arkansas Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7

    1313 ft · 30 sec · North State Highway 7

  14. 14

    Continue on AR 7 South

    14.4 mi · 17 min · AR 7 South

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Pennington Street

    21 m · 2 sec · East Pennington Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Pennington Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 42%
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 41%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 9%
South Arkansas Avenue
4.87 mi · 3%
West Main Street
3.1 mi · 2%
Northeast J Street
1.11 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

65.7 mi · 01h 08m

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.9 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
01h 25m from Bentonville
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ola.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km) and usually takes 02h 51m 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?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Bentonville and 79.3 miles from Ola.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.9 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Ola. Straight-line distance: 107.87 mi (173.6 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Ola

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,196
Coordinates35.0323100, -93.2232300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Ola (-93.22323, 35.03231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.85 $47.70
Premium $4.63 $25.90 $51.80
Diesel $5.42 $30.32 $60.65

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Ola. The current time is 09:25:41.

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.