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

The driving distance from Centerton, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
12.36 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.39 mi
13.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.39 mi
Kilometers
13.5 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.36 mi
Kilometers
19.89 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bella Vista
Fri, May 29, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Centerton
Fri, May 29, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Centerton
2026-05-29T22:43
Arrive Bella Vista
Fri, May 29, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Centerton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bentonville
AR

Town in Arkansas

From Centerton
6.2 mi
00h 09m
To Bella Vista
6.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 29 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Spring Street

    28 m · 10 sec · West Spring Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 72

    5.1 mi · 9 min · West State Highway 72

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Forest Hills Boulevard

    5.2 mi · 9 min · Forest Hills Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1458 ft · 41 sec · Cooper Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Hills Boulevard
5.21 mi · 42%
West State Highway 72
5.08 mi · 41%
North Main Street
1.67 mi · 13%
Cooper Road
0.28 mi · 2%
Hartsfield Lane
0.06 mi
Billingsley Drive
0.04 mi
Longest Stretch

Forest Hills Boulevard

Turn right onto Forest Hills Boulevard

5.21 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
8.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bentonville
00h 09m from Centerton
Leave By
7:52 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Centerton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bella Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bentonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Centerton and 6.2 miles from Bella Vista.

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

The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Centerton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bella Vista.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Centerton and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 8.39 mi (13.5 km).

Centerton

#1 Centerton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population17,736
Coordinates36.3598000, -94.2852100
Altitude382
CountryUnited States
Bella Vista

#2 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: West Spring Street (-94.28521, 36.35982)
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.65 L · about $1.67
Round trip
$3.33
0.88 gal · 3.3 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.67 $3.33
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.87 $3.75
Premium $4.63 $2.04 $4.07
Diesel $5.42 $2.38 $4.77

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Centerton and Bella Vista. The current time is 22:43:42.

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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.