How far is Bentonville, AR from Prescott, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Prescott, AR is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
279.47 mi
05h 04m
Flight
183.65 mi
295.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.65 mi
Kilometers
295.55 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.47 mi
Kilometers
449.76 km
Drive Time
05h 04m

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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 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-23T02:40
Arrive Prescott
Thu, Apr 23, 7:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:04 AM to 1:04 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
6:52 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

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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Bentonville
139.7 mi
02h 32m
To Prescott
139.7 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    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

    Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 25 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right

    1185 ft · 18 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South State Highway 7

    44.8 mi · 51 min · South State Highway 7

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass

    68 m · 3 sec · Hot Springs Bypass

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass

    6 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  20. 20

    Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 9 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Malvern Avenue

    1 km · 47 sec · Malvern Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Malvern Road

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Malvern Road

  25. 25

    Take the exit right

    1962 ft · 48 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    51.3 mi · 51 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott

    1552 ft · 39 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Delight Highway

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Delight Highway

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 24%
I 40 East
65.5 mi · 23%
Malvern Road
63.9 mi · 23%
South State Highway 7
44.8 mi · 16%
AR 7 South
14.4 mi · 5%
Hot Springs Bypass
6.07 mi · 2%
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
05h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+95.8 mi
183.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
02h 32m from Bentonville
Leave By
6:52 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prescott.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 279.5 miles (449.8 km) and usually takes 05h 04m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 139.7 miles from Bentonville and 139.7 miles from Prescott.

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

The direct path is about 183.7 miles (295.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 95.8 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 6:52 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.34 one way or $74.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bentonville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Prescott.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Russellville, 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 Russellville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Prescott. Straight-line distance: 183.65 mi (295.55 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Prescott

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,927
Coordinates33.8026100, -93.3810100
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Prescott (-93.38101, 33.80261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 450 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.86 gal
37.33 L · about $37.34
Round trip
$74.68
19.72 gal · 74.66 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.34 $74.68
Mid-grade $4.26 $41.99 $83.99
Premium $4.63 $45.60 $91.21
Diesel $5.42 $53.39 $106.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Prescott. The current time is 02:40:59.

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.