How far is Clarendon, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Clarendon, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 278.3 miles (447.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 13m 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 05h 06m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clarendon and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clarendon and Bentonville.
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Start on North 2nd Street
28 m · 8 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Madison Street
1347 ft · 39 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1332 ft · 43 sec · South 5th Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1688 ft · 48 sec
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Turn right
5.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
9.9 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
3.2 mi · 6 min
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Turn left onto East Walnut
6.2 mi · 9 min · East Walnut
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
1400 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
180.4 mi · 3 hr 3 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 Clarendon and Bentonville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Walnut
Merge slight left
180 mi · 03h 03m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Clarendon and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clarendon to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 278.3 miles (447.9 km) and usually takes 05h 06m 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 139.1 miles from Clarendon and 139.2 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 199.9 miles (321.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:46 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.19 one way or $74.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Clarendon and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.
Stop Ideas Near Russellville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Russellville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clarendon and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 199.9 mi (321.71 km).
#1 Clarendon
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 1,333 |
| Coordinates | 34.6931500, -91.3137400 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| 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: 448 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 28m |
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 | $37.19 | $74.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $41.82 | $83.65 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $45.42 | $90.84 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $53.18 | $106.35 |
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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