How far is Bentonville, AR from Smackover, AR?
The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Smackover, AR is about 330.4 miles (531.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 59m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bentonville and Smackover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Smackover.
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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 left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
3167 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
140.4 mi · 2 hr 21 min
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Take the exit slight right
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
10 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 167 South: Sheridan, Fordyce, El Dorado
56 mi · 1 hr 6 min
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 79: Camden
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit straight
1156 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto South Adams Avenue
1525 ft · 24 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
15.5 mi · 18 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
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Turn left onto West 7th Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West 7th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 7th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bentonville and Smackover.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
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.
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 Partly Cloudy near Smackover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Smackover?
The road trip is about 330.4 miles (531.8 km) and usually takes 05h 59m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.3 miles from Bentonville and 165.2 miles from Smackover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.2 miles (360.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 106.2 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 5:00 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.37 one way or $70.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 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 Partly Cloudy near Smackover.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrilton.
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Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Smackover. Straight-line distance: 224.2 mi (360.82 km).
#1 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Smackover
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,665 |
| Coordinates | 33.3648500, -92.7248800 |
| Altitude | 37 |
| Country | United States |
End: Smackover (-92.72488, 33.36485)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 532 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 07m |
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 | $35.37 | $70.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $39.78 | $79.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $43.20 | $86.40 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $50.58 | $101.15 |
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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