How far is Des Arc, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Des Arc, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 22m 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
245.21 mi
04h 41m
Flight
180.27 mi
290.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
180.27 mi
Kilometers
290.11 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.21 mi
Kilometers
394.63 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM CDT
Return by in Des Arc
Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Des Arc
2026-04-22T23:07
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:41 AM to 12:41 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
7:38 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Des Arc
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Des Arc
122.5 mi
02h 20m
To Bentonville
122.7 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Des Arc and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on North 3rd

    11 m · 4 sec · North 3rd

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    722 ft · 22 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 5th Street

    1545 ft · 48 sec · North 5th Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Highway 13

    5.8 mi · 10 min · State Highway 13

  7. 7

    Continue on Cypress Lake Road

    4.3 mi · 8 min · Cypress Lake Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 31

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 31

  9. 9

    Continue on South Main Street

    881 ft · 18 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on South Main Street

    3040 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · West Center Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    32.5 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  18. 18

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Des Arc 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Center Street
149 mi · 61%
I 49 North
66 mi · 27%
State Highway 13
5.78 mi · 2%
Cypress Lake Road
4.31 mi · 2%
State Highway 31
1.57 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Longest Stretch

West Center Street

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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
04h 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+64.9 mi
180.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 20m from Des Arc
Leave By
7:38 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Des Arc 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 Des Arc to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 245.2 miles (394.6 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.5 miles from Des Arc and 122.7 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 180.3 miles (290.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.9 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 7:38 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.76 one way or $65.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Des Arc and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Des Arc and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 180.27 mi (290.11 km).

Des Arc

#1 Des Arc

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,567
Coordinates34.9770400, -91.4951300
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Des Arc (-91.49513, 34.97704)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 395 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.65 gal
32.75 L · about $32.76
Round trip
$65.52
17.3 gal · 65.5 L
Estimated CO2
76.9 kg one way
Round trip: 153.7 kg / 339 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.76 $65.52
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.84 $73.68
Premium $4.63 $40.01 $80.01
Diesel $5.42 $46.84 $93.68

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Des Arc and Bentonville. The current time is 23:07:41.

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.