How far is Brinkley, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Brinkley, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
274.22 mi
04h 45m
Flight
197.93 mi
318.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.93 mi
Kilometers
318.53 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
274.22 mi
Kilometers
441.32 km
Drive Time
04h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 10, 7:45 PM CDT
Return by in Brinkley
Sat, Apr 11, 12:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brinkley
2026-04-10T14:59
Arrive Bentonville
Fri, Apr 10, 7:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 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
7:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brinkley
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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Brinkley
137 mi
02h 22m
To Bentonville
137.2 mi
02h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    203.4 mi · 3 hr 26 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
203 mi · 74%
I 49 North
66 mi · 24%
North Main Street
1.72 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

203 mi · 03h 26m

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
04h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+76.3 mi
197.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
02h 22m from Brinkley
Leave By
7:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Brinkley and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km) and usually takes 04h 45m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 137 miles from Brinkley and 137.2 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 197.9 miles (318.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 76.3 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 7:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.06 one way or $66.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brinkley and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 197.93 mi (318.53 km).

Brinkley

#1 Brinkley

City in Monroe County, Arkansas, United States

Population2,537
Coordinates34.8878700, -91.1945700
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Brinkley (-91.19457, 34.88787)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 441 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.73 gal
33.05 L · about $33.06
Round trip
$66.12
17.46 gal · 66.1 L
Estimated CO2
77.6 kg one way
Round trip: 155.2 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $33.06 $66.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $37.18 $74.36
Premium $4.63 $40.38 $80.75
Diesel $5.42 $47.27 $94.55

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Brinkley and Bentonville. The current time is 14:59:55.

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.