How far is Dover, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Dover, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
144.42 mi
02h 34m
Flight
90.88 mi
146.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.88 mi
Kilometers
146.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.42 mi
Kilometers
232.42 km
Drive Time
02h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM CDT
Return by in Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 11:21 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover
2026-04-22T18:11
Arrive Bentonville
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Alma
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Dover
72.2 mi
01h 17m
To Bentonville
72.2 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
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 Dover and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Arkansas Avenue

    2.7 mi · 4 min · North Arkansas Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1036 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    68.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
68.4 mi · 47%
I 49 North
66 mi · 46%
Market Street
4.1 mi · 3%
North Arkansas Avenue
2.74 mi · 2%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

68.2 mi · 01h 08m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+53.6 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alma
01h 17m from Dover
Leave By
1:20 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dover 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 Dover to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 144.4 miles (232.4 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 72.2 miles from Dover and 72.2 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.6 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 1:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.31 one way or $38.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 90.88 mi (146.25 km).

Dover

#1 Dover

Small town in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,445
Coordinates35.4014700, -93.1143400
Altitude136
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Dover (-93.11434, 35.40147)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 232 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.1 gal
19.29 L · about $19.31
Round trip
$38.63
10.2 gal · 38.58 L
Estimated CO2
45.3 kg one way
Round trip: 90.6 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.31 $38.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $21.72 $43.44
Premium $4.63 $23.59 $47.18
Diesel $5.42 $27.62 $55.23

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover and Bentonville. The current time is 18:11:12.

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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.