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

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to West Fork, AR is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.61 mi
00h 43m
Flight
31.02 mi
49.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.02 mi
Kilometers
49.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.61 mi
Kilometers
58.92 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Fork
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-15T07:37
Arrive West Fork
Wed, Apr 15, 8:21 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bentonville
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Johnson
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
18.3 mi
00h 21m
To West Fork
18.3 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.3 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 170: West Fork

    2637 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Phillips Street

    1 km · 1 min · Phillips Street

  10. 10

    Continue on McKnight Avenue

    599 ft · 17 sec · McKnight Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    93 m · 8 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto South Campbell Avenue

    22 m · 3 sec · South Campbell Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Campbell Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southeast 14th Street
33.5 mi · 92%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 3%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
Phillips Street
0.64 mi · 2%
AR 170
0.51 mi · 1%
McKnight Avenue
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

Southeast 14th Street

Continue straight

32.3 mi · 00h 35m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
31 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 21m from Bentonville
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Fork.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.6 miles (58.9 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Bentonville and 18.3 miles from West Fork.

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

The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Fork.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and West Fork. Straight-line distance: 31.02 mi (49.92 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 West Fork

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,623
Coordinates35.9242500, -94.1885400
Altitude409
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: West Fork (-94.18854, 35.92425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.89 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.77
2.58 gal · 9.78 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.89 $9.77
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.49 $10.99
Premium $4.63 $5.97 $11.93
Diesel $5.42 $6.99 $13.97

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and West Fork. The current time is 07:37:53.

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.