How far is Bentonville, AR from Wooster, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Wooster, AR is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 36m 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
186.84 mi
03h 18m
Flight
127.26 mi
204.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.26 mi
Kilometers
204.8 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
186.84 mi
Kilometers
300.69 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wooster
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-18T05:23
Arrive Wooster
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:24 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
Ozark
AR

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

From Bentonville
93.4 mi
01h 39m
To Wooster
93.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    110.6 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 25

    2022 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    52 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Salem Road

    6.6 mi · 11 min · Salem Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Robinson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
111 mi · 59%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 36%
Salem Road
6.58 mi · 4%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
AR 25
0.42 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

111 mi · 01h 51m

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
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.5 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ozark
01h 39m from Bentonville
Leave By
10:24 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wooster.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 186.8 miles (300.7 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Ozark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93.4 miles from Bentonville and 93.5 miles from Wooster.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.5 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 10:24 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.96 one way or $49.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bentonville and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Wooster.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Wooster. Straight-line distance: 127.26 mi (204.8 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
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#2 Wooster

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

Population1,125
Coordinates35.2020300, -92.4559900
Altitude97
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Wooster (-92.45599, 35.20203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 301 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.59 gal
24.96 L · about $24.96
Round trip
$49.91
13.18 gal · 49.92 L
Estimated CO2
58.6 kg one way
Round trip: 117.1 kg / 258 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $24.96 $49.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.07 $56.13
Premium $4.63 $30.48 $60.96
Diesel $5.42 $35.68 $71.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Bentonville and Wooster. The current time is 05:23:31.

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.