How far is El Dorado, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from El Dorado, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 37m 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
331.78 mi
05h 18m
Flight
235.55 mi
379.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
235.55 mi
Kilometers
379.08 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
331.78 mi
Kilometers
533.95 km
Drive Time
05h 18m

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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 05h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Return by in El Dorado
Thu, Apr 23, 7:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave El Dorado
2026-04-22T20:26
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:19 AM to 1:19 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
6:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in El Dorado
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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From El Dorado
164.5 mi
02h 39m
To Bentonville
167.3 mi
02h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
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 El Dorado and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Barton Street

    21 m · 8 sec · Barton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Hillsboro Street

    83 m · 12 sec · West Hillsboro Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South West Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South West Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Calion Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Calion Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Calion Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Calion Highway

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lee Street

    35.7 mi · 43 min · Lee Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  10. 10

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 42%
I 49 North
66 mi · 20%
Lee Street
35.7 mi · 11%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 5%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 4%
Calion Highway
9.99 mi · 3%
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
05h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+96.1 mi
235.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 39m from El Dorado
Leave By
6:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving El Dorado 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 El Dorado to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 331.7 miles (533.9 km) and usually takes 05h 18m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164.5 miles from El Dorado and 167.3 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 235.6 miles (379.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 96.1 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 6:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.35 one way or $88.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around El Dorado and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between El Dorado and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 235.55 mi (379.08 km).

El Dorado

#1 El Dorado

City in and county seat of Union County, Arkansas, United States

Population17,402
Coordinates33.2076300, -92.6662700
Altitude82
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Barton Street (-92.666469, 33.20763)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 534 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.71 gal
44.32 L · about $44.35
Round trip
$88.69
23.42 gal · 88.64 L
Estimated CO2
104.1 kg one way
Round trip: 208.1 kg / 459 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.35 $88.69
Mid-grade $4.26 $49.87 $99.75
Premium $4.63 $54.16 $108.32
Diesel $5.42 $63.41 $126.82

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 El Dorado and Bentonville. The current time is 20:26:25.

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.