How far is Bentonville, AR from Rockwell, AR?
The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Rockwell, AR is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 02m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bentonville and Rockwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Rockwell.
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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
54.6 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn left
64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
1665 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Airport Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Airport Road
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Turn left onto Kaufman Road
1928 ft · 1 min · Kaufman Road
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Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
600 ft · 32 sec · Enterprise Drive
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Turn left onto Grissom Trail
118 m · 17 sec · Grissom Trail
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grissom Trail
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bentonville and Rockwell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Mostly Cloudy near Rockwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Rockwell?
The road trip is about 207.2 miles (333.5 km) and usually takes 04h 02m 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 103.6 miles from Bentonville and 103.6 miles from Rockwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.1 miles (233.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.1 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 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.68 one way or $55.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65 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 Rockwell.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Rockwell. Straight-line distance: 145.1 mi (233.51 km).
#1 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rockwell
Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas
| Population | 3,780 |
| Coordinates | 34.4642600, -93.1337900 |
| Altitude | 134 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rockwell (-93.13379, 34.46426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 334 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 35m |
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 | $27.68 | $55.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.13 | $62.27 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $33.81 | $67.62 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.58 | $79.17 |
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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