How far is Bentonville, AR from Pea Ridge, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Pea Ridge, AR is about 309 miles (497.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.02 mi
05h 34m
Flight
234.57 mi
377.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.57 mi
Kilometers
377.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.02 mi
Kilometers
497.32 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pea Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-19T06:06
Arrive Pea Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 11:40 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 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

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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Bentonville
154.5 mi
02h 47m
To Pea Ridge
154.5 mi
02h 47m

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
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Pea Ridge.

  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

    46.1 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    36.8 mi · 45 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pickens Street

    7 mi · 10 min · Pickens Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1214 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
192 mi · 62%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 22%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
38 mi · 12%
Pickens Street
10.6 mi · 3%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.4 mi
234.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 47m from Bentonville
Leave By
5:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bentonville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Pea Ridge?

The road trip is about 309 miles (497.3 km) and usually takes 05h 34m 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 154.5 miles from Bentonville and 154.5 miles from Pea Ridge.

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

The direct path is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.4 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 5:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.32 one way or $82.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bentonville and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Pea Ridge.

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 Pea Ridge. Straight-line distance: 234.57 mi (377.5 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Pea Ridge

#2 Pea Ridge

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,452
Coordinates33.9206600, -91.3367900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Pea Ridge (-91.33679, 33.92066)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 497 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.91 gal
41.28 L · about $41.32
Round trip
$82.63
21.82 gal · 82.56 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 193.9 kg / 427 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.32 $82.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.47 $92.93
Premium $4.63 $50.46 $100.92
Diesel $5.42 $59.08 $118.16

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 Pea Ridge. The current time is 06:06:02.

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.