How far is Bentonville, AR from West Crossett, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to West Crossett, AR is about 345.9 miles (556.6 km), with a travel time of about 06h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.85 mi
06h 11m
Flight
256.24 mi
412.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.24 mi
Kilometers
412.38 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.85 mi
Kilometers
556.59 km
Drive Time
06h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Crossett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-23T00:51
Arrive West Crossett
Thu, Apr 23, 7:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bentonville
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Menifee
AR

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

From Bentonville
173 mi
03h 05m
To West Crossett
172.9 mi
03h 05m

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
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville and West Crossett.

  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

    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

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  14. 14

    Turn right

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
190 mi · 55%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 19%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 7%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
AR 530 South
0.75 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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 11m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.6 mi
256.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
03h 05m from Bentonville
Leave By
11:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bentonville and Mostly Sunny near West Crossett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bentonville to West Crossett?

The road trip is about 345.9 miles (556.6 km) and usually takes 06h 11m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173 miles from Bentonville and 172.9 miles from West Crossett.

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

The direct path is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.6 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.20 one way or $92.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bentonville and Mostly Sunny near West Crossett.

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and West Crossett. Straight-line distance: 256.24 mi (412.38 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
West Crossett

#2 West Crossett

Census-designated place in Ashley County, Arkansas

Population1,256
Coordinates33.1409600, -91.9940200
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: West Crossett (-91.99402, 33.14096)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 557 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.2 gal
46.2 L · about $46.20
Round trip
$92.40
24.4 gal · 92.4 L
Estimated CO2
108.4 kg one way
Round trip: 216.8 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.20 $92.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.96 $103.92
Premium $4.63 $56.43 $112.85
Diesel $5.42 $66.06 $132.13

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 West Crossett. The current time is 00:51:37.

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.