How far is Carlisle, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Carlisle, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 24m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Bentonville.
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Start on North Court Avenue
909 ft · 30 sec · North Court Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West 4th Street
111 m · 12 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Williams Avenue
2000 ft · 55 sec · North Williams Avenue
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Continue on West 10th Street
945 ft · 28 sec · West 10th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bobby L Glover Highway
3132 ft · 1 min · Bobby L Glover Highway
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Continue on State Highway 13
825 ft · 20 sec · State Highway 13
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Take the ramp left
1558 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
169.7 mi · 2 hr 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 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 Carlisle and Bentonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Highway 13
Merge slight left
170 mi · 02h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Carlisle and Sunny near Bentonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carlisle to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km) and usually takes 04h 12m 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?
Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.3 miles from Carlisle and 120.4 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 64 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 8:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.15 one way or $64.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Carlisle and Sunny near Bentonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 176.66 mi (284.3 km).
#1 Carlisle
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 2,154 |
| Coordinates | 34.7831500, -91.7465200 |
| Altitude | 70 |
| 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: 387 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $32.15 | $64.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $36.16 | $72.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $39.27 | $78.53 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.97 | $91.95 |
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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