How far is Bentonville, AR from Wrightsville, AR?

The driving distance from Bentonville, AR to Wrightsville, AR is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.9 miles (267 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
223.47 mi
03h 57m
Flight
165.89 mi
266.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.89 mi
Kilometers
266.98 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.47 mi
Kilometers
359.64 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wrightsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM CDT
Return by in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bentonville
2026-04-18T21:05
Arrive Wrightsville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Bentonville
111.7 mi
01h 58m
To Wrightsville
111.7 mi
01h 58m

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
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward AR-365

    647 ft · 16 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Frontage Road

    852 ft · 16 sec · Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Roosevelt Road

    2642 ft · 1 min · East Roosevelt Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Springer Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Springer Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on AR 365

    720 ft · 14 sec · AR 365

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Highway 365

    1600 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 365

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on State Highway 365

    6 mi · 8 min · State Highway 365

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Williams Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · Williams Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Williams Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
145 mi · 65%
Southeast 14th Street
66.9 mi · 30%
State Highway 365
6.33 mi · 3%
Springer Boulevard
1.59 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.5 mi
165.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 58m from Bentonville
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.4 miles (359.6 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Bentonville and 111.7 miles from Wrightsville.

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

The direct path is about 165.9 miles (267 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.88 one way or $59.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.1 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 Wrightsville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bentonville and Wrightsville. Straight-line distance: 165.89 mi (266.98 km).

Bentonville

#1 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

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

#2 Wrightsville

City in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,054
Coordinates34.6023200, -92.2168100
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Start: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
End: Wrightsville (-92.21681, 34.60232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.89 gal
29.85 L · about $29.88
Round trip
$59.76
15.78 gal · 59.7 L
Estimated CO2
70.1 kg one way
Round trip: 140.2 kg / 309 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $29.88 $59.76
Mid-grade $4.26 $33.60 $67.21
Premium $4.63 $36.49 $72.98
Diesel $5.42 $42.72 $85.45

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 Wrightsville. The current time is 21:05:27.

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.