How far is Decatur, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Decatur, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
16.7 mi
00h 27m
Flight
14.25 mi
22.93 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.25 mi
Kilometers
22.93 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.7 mi
Kilometers
26.87 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Mon, Apr 13, 9:50 AM CDT
Return by in Decatur
Mon, Apr 13, 10:17 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Decatur
2026-04-13T09:22
Arrive Bentonville
Mon, Apr 13, 9:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Decatur
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Centerton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Decatur
8.3 mi
00h 13m
To Bentonville
8.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S
Destination
79°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Apr 13 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    15 m · 7 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Roller Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Roller Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 102

    8 mi · 11 min · State Highway 102

  4. 4

    Continue on West Centerton Boulevard

    4.2 mi · 7 min · West Centerton Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Southwest 14th Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Southwest 14th Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Highway 102
8.03 mi · 48%
West Centerton Boulevard
4.18 mi · 25%
Southwest 14th Street
2.29 mi · 14%
South Main Street
1.1 mi · 7%
East Roller Avenue
1.08 mi · 6%
North Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

State Highway 102

Continue on State Highway 102

8.03 mi · 00h 11m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerton
00h 13m from Decatur
Leave By
7:36 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Decatur 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 Decatur to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Centerton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Decatur and 8.4 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.23 one way or $4.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Decatur and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Decatur and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 14.25 mi (22.93 km).

Decatur

#1 Decatur

City in Benton County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,790
Coordinates36.3359100, -94.4607700
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Decatur (-94.46077, 36.33591)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 27 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.59 gal
2.23 L · about $2.23
Round trip
$4.47
1.18 gal · 4.46 L
Estimated CO2
5.2 kg one way
Round trip: 10.5 kg / 23 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.23 $4.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.51 $5.03
Premium $4.63 $2.73 $5.46
Diesel $5.42 $3.19 $6.39

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Decatur and Bentonville. The current time is 09:22:50.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.