How far is Bull Shoals, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Bull Shoals, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bull Shoals and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bull Shoals and Bentonville.
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Start on Broadway Avenue
11 m · 4 sec · Broadway Avenue
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Turn right onto Central Boulevard
10 mi · 18 min · Central Boulevard
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Turn right
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on North Thompson Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road
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Continue on South Bloomington Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street
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Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue
3124 ft · 57 sec · West Monroe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1849 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
1494 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bull Shoals and Bentonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
58.7 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bull Shoals 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 Bull Shoals to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 132.9 miles (213.9 km) and usually takes 02h 56m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Alpena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.4 miles from Bull Shoals and 66.5 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 90.5 miles (145.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.76 one way or $35.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bull Shoals and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bull Shoals and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 90.52 mi (145.68 km).
#1 Bull Shoals
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,952 |
| Coordinates | 36.3839600, -92.5815500 |
| Altitude | 244 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 214 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $17.76 | $35.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.97 | $39.95 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.69 | $43.38 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $25.40 | $50.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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