How far is Bentonville, AR from Star City, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Star City, AR is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 49m 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
279.29 mi
04h 54m
Flight
214.55 mi
345.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.55 mi
Kilometers
345.29 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
279.29 mi
Kilometers
449.48 km
Drive Time
04h 54m

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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 04h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:06 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-19T03:16
Arrive Star City
Sun, Apr 19, 8:11 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 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
7:10 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 27m
To Star City
139.6 mi
02h 27m

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
70°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and Star City.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    12 m · 3 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Northeast 2nd Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast J Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Northeast 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

    43.9 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 530

    17.4 mi · 20 min · Highway 530

  13. 13

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    36 m · 2 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
190 mi · 68%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 24%
Highway 530
17.4 mi · 6%
Northeast J Street
1.11 mi
AR 530 South
0.75 mi
Northeast 2nd Street
0.68 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
04h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.7 mi
214.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
02h 27m from Bentonville
Leave By
7:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bentonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Star City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to Star City?

The road trip is about 279.3 miles (449.5 km) and usually takes 04h 54m 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 139.6 miles from Star City.

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

The direct path is about 214.6 miles (345.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.7 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 7:10 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 Sunny around Bentonville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Star City.

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 Star City. Straight-line distance: 214.55 mi (345.29 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Star City

#2 Star City

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,030
Coordinates33.9428800, -91.8434700
Altitude83
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Star City (-91.84347, 33.94288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 449 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 58m
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
37.31 L · about $37.34
Round trip
$74.68
19.72 gal · 74.62 L
Estimated CO2
87.6 kg one way
Round trip: 175.3 kg / 386 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Star City. The current time is 03:16:30.

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.