How far is Delaware, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Delaware, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
138.42 mi
02h 42m
Flight
90.89 mi
146.28 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.89 mi
Kilometers
146.28 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.42 mi
Kilometers
222.77 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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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 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:09 AM CDT
Return by in Delaware
Fri, Apr 17, 1:52 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-17T08:27
Arrive Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 11:09 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delaware
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alma
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Delaware
69.2 mi
01h 21m
To Bentonville
69.2 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fire Dept Loop

    157 m · 25 sec · Fire Dept Loop

  2. 2

    Turn right

    13.3 mi · 20 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    12.5 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
66 mi · 48%
West Main Street
43.4 mi · 31%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
US 62 East
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.5 mi
90.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
01h 21m from Delaware
Leave By
1:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Delaware and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Delaware to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 138.4 miles (222.8 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Alma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Delaware and 69.2 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Delaware and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 90.89 mi (146.28 km).

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#1 Delaware

Delaware is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates35.2837000, -93.2987900
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Delaware (-93.29879, 35.2837)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.49 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.76 gal · 36.98 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.78 $41.57
Premium $4.63 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.42 $26.43 $52.85

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Bentonville. The current time is 08:27:17.

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.