How far is Bentonville, AR from Waldron, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Waldron, AR is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.42 mi
02h 25m
Flight
102.09 mi
164.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.09 mi
Kilometers
164.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.42 mi
Kilometers
203.46 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waldron
Tue, May 5, 4:37 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Tue, May 5, 7:03 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-05-05T02:11
Arrive Waldron
Tue, May 5, 4:37 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bentonville
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rudy
AR

Human settlement in Crawford County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Bentonville
63.3 mi
01h 12m
To Waldron
63.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.1 mi · 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Danville Road

    39 m · 6 sec · Danville Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Danville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 53%
I 540 South
12.3 mi · 10%
I 40 West
4.58 mi · 4%
US 71 South
2.73 mi · 2%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
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 comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.3 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudy
01h 12m from Bentonville
Leave By
1:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Waldron.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.4 miles (203.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rudy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Bentonville and 63.1 miles from Waldron.

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

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.89 one way or $33.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Waldron. Straight-line distance: 102.09 mi (164.29 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Waldron

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,335
Coordinates34.8984300, -94.0907600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Waldron (-94.09076, 34.89843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.46 gal
16.89 L · about $16.89
Round trip
$33.78
8.92 gal · 33.78 L
Estimated CO2
39.6 kg one way
Round trip: 79.3 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.89 $33.78
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.00 $37.99
Premium $4.63 $20.63 $41.26
Diesel $5.42 $24.15 $48.30

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Waldron. The current time is 02:11:45.

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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.