How far is Dumas, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Dumas, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
298.47 mi
04h 35m
Flight
230.35 mi
370.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.35 mi
Kilometers
370.71 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
298.47 mi
Kilometers
480.34 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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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 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Return by in Dumas
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dumas
2026-04-22T22:03
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:39 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dumas
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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Dumas
149 mi
02h 17m
To Bentonville
149.4 mi
02h 17m

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
5 to 10 mph S
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 Dumas and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Outer Drive

    3235 ft · 1 min · Outer Drive

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 36 min

  4. 4

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dumas 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 47%
I 49 North
66 mi · 22%
South Main Street
1.15 mi
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.1 mi
230.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 17m from Dumas
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dumas 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 Dumas to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 298.4 miles (480.3 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 149 miles from Dumas and 149.4 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 230.3 miles (370.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.1 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 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $39.88 one way or $79.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atkins, 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 Atkins.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dumas and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 230.35 mi (370.71 km).

Dumas

#1 Dumas

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,959
Coordinates33.8870500, -91.4917900
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-91.491741, 33.887059)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 480 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.53 gal
39.87 L · about $39.88
Round trip
$79.75
21.06 gal · 79.74 L
Estimated CO2
93.6 kg one way
Round trip: 187.2 kg / 413 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $39.88 $79.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $44.85 $89.69
Premium $4.63 $48.70 $97.40
Diesel $5.42 $57.02 $114.04

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 Dumas and Bentonville. The current time is 22:03:52.

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.