How far is Crossett, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Crossett, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 339.9 miles (547 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m 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
339.87 mi
05h 24m
Flight
257.93 mi
415.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
257.93 mi
Kilometers
415.1 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
339.87 mi
Kilometers
546.96 km
Drive Time
05h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Tue, May 5, 12:04 PM CDT
Return by in Crossett
Tue, May 5, 5:29 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crossett
2026-05-05T06:39
Arrive Bentonville
Tue, May 5, 12:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:25 AM to 1:25 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crossett
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Menifee
AR

Human settlement in Conway County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Crossett
172.2 mi
02h 42m
To Bentonville
167.6 mi
02h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crossett and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crossett and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2598 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 1st Avenue

    2495 ft · 37 sec · East 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Unity Road

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Unity Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    41.4 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  17. 17

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 41%
I 49 North
66 mi · 19%
Unity Road
49.2 mi · 14%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 14%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 7%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 22m

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
05h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+82 mi
257.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
02h 42m from Crossett
Leave By
6:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Crossett and 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 Crossett to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 339.9 miles (547 km) and usually takes 05h 24m 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?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 172.2 miles from Crossett and 167.6 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 257.9 miles (415.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 82 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 6:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.41 one way or $90.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 106.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Crossett and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menifee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menifee.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crossett and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 257.93 mi (415.1 km).

Crossett

#1 Crossett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,701
Coordinates33.1281800, -91.9612400
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.961321, 33.128178)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 547 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.99 gal
45.4 L · about $45.41
Round trip
$90.81
23.98 gal · 90.8 L
Estimated CO2
106.6 kg one way
Round trip: 213.1 kg / 470 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.41 $90.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.07 $102.13
Premium $4.63 $55.45 $110.91
Diesel $5.42 $64.93 $129.85

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Crossett and Bentonville. The current time is 06:39:57.

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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.