How far is Bentonville, AR from Piney, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Piney, AR is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 52m 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
203.47 mi
03h 56m
Flight
142.84 mi
229.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
142.84 mi
Kilometers
229.88 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.47 mi
Kilometers
327.46 km
Drive Time
03h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piney
Wed, Apr 15, 9:09 PM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 16, 1:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-15T17:12
Arrive Piney
Wed, Apr 15, 9:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 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
Huntington
AR

City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States

From Bentonville
101.8 mi
01h 58m
To Piney
101.7 mi
01h 58m

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
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

    1596 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 71 South: Texarkana

    1749 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    54.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn left

    62.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Turn right

    35 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    50 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 33%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 6%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 2%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
US 71 South
0.33 mi
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 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
03h 56m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+60.6 mi
142.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Huntington
01h 58m from Bentonville
Leave By
9:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Mostly Cloudy near Piney.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.5 miles (327.5 km) and usually takes 03h 56m 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?

Huntington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.8 miles from Bentonville and 101.7 miles from Piney.

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

The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 60.6 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 9:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.8 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 Mostly Cloudy near Piney.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Piney. Straight-line distance: 142.84 mi (229.88 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Piney

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population1,484
Coordinates34.5031400, -93.1260200
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Piney (-93.12602, 34.50314)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.18 gal
27.18 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.38
14.36 gal · 54.36 L
Estimated CO2
63.8 kg one way
Round trip: 127.6 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.19 $54.38
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.58 $61.16
Premium $4.63 $33.21 $66.41
Diesel $5.42 $38.88 $77.76

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 Piney. The current time is 17:12:48.

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.