How far is Blytheville, AR from Bella Vista, AR?

The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 374.5 miles (602.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
374.48 mi
05h 54m
Flight
245.63 mi
395.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
245.63 mi
Kilometers
395.3 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
374.48 mi
Kilometers
602.67 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bella Vista
Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 AM CDT
Return by in Blytheville
Thu, Apr 30, 12:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blytheville
2026-04-30T00:36
Arrive Bella Vista
Thu, Apr 30, 6:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 PM CDT

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

Leave by
5:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blytheville
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
Menifee
AR

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

From Blytheville
186.2 mi
02h 57m
To Bella Vista
188.3 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blytheville and Bella Vista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville and Bella Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Highway 18

    50.8 mi · 1 hr 8 min · Highway 18

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Southwest Drive

    7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    12.5 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit sharp left

    1938 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    74.5 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blytheville and Bella Vista.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 39%
Southwest Drive
94.8 mi · 25%
I 49 North
76.5 mi · 20%
Highway 18
50.8 mi · 14%
West Main Street
1.32 mi
Cooper Road
1.11 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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
05h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+128.9 mi
245.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
02h 57m from Blytheville
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blytheville and Mostly Cloudy near Bella Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Blytheville to Bella Vista?

The road trip is about 374.5 miles (602.7 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 186.2 miles from Blytheville and 188.3 miles from Bella Vista.

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

The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 128.9 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.03 one way or $100.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 117.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blytheville and Mostly Cloudy near Bella Vista.

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 Blytheville and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 245.63 mi (395.3 km).

Blytheville

#1 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Bella Vista

#2 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-89.918827, 35.9273)
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 603 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.21 gal
50.02 L · about $50.03
Round trip
$100.05
26.42 gal · 100.04 L
Estimated CO2
117.4 kg one way
Round trip: 234.8 kg / 518 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $50.03 $100.05
Mid-grade $4.26 $56.26 $112.52
Premium $4.63 $61.10 $122.19
Diesel $5.42 $71.53 $143.06

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Blytheville and Bella Vista. The current time is 00:36:25.

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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.