How far is Calico Rock, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Calico Rock, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.8 miles (188 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
163.42 mi
03h 35m
Flight
116.82 mi
188 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.82 mi
Kilometers
188 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.42 mi
Kilometers
263 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 10, 6:39 PM CDT
Return by in Calico Rock
Fri, Apr 10, 10:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Calico Rock
2026-04-10T15:04
Arrive Bentonville
Fri, Apr 10, 6:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Calico Rock
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
Alpena
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Calico Rock
81.6 mi
01h 47m
To Bentonville
81.8 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 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 Calico Rock and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Calico Rock and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1995 ft · 40 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    15.6 mi · 23 min

  3. 3

    Keep slight left

    8 mi · 12 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rossi Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Rossi Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Arkanna Road

    54 m · 5 sec · Arkanna Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Shied-Hopper Bypass

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  8. 8

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 55 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shield-Hopper Bypass
33.8 mi · 21%
West Monroe Avenue
8.26 mi · 5%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
1.73 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.6 mi
116.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpena
01h 47m from Calico Rock
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Calico Rock 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 Calico Rock to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

Alpena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.6 miles from Calico Rock and 81.8 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 116.8 miles (188 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.6 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.50 one way or $39.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Calico Rock and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 116.82 mi (188 km).

Calico Rock

#1 Calico Rock

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,688
Coordinates36.1195100, -92.1359900
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Calico Rock (-92.13599, 36.11951)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.51 L · about $19.50
Round trip
$39.01
10.3 gal · 39.02 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.50 $39.01
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.93 $43.87
Premium $4.63 $23.82 $47.64
Diesel $5.42 $27.89 $55.77

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 Calico Rock and Bentonville. The current time is 15:04:12.

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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.