How far is Eureka Springs, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Eureka Springs, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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
39.26 mi
01h 04m
Flight
26.27 mi
42.27 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.27 mi
Kilometers
42.27 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.26 mi
Kilometers
63.18 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:57 PM CDT
Return by in Eureka Springs
Wed, Apr 15, 9:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Eureka Springs
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 7:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Eureka Springs
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
Gateway
AR

Human settlement in Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Eureka Springs
19.6 mi
00h 32m
To Bentonville
19.6 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Eureka Springs and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on 1st Street

    32 m · 13 sec · 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left

    36 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    26 m · 4 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

    32.3 mi · 50 min · West Van Buren Street

  6. 6

    Continue on West Hudson Road

    2131 ft · 40 sec · West Hudson Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Continue on Southeast 14th Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Southeast 14th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Van Buren Street
32.3 mi · 82%
Southeast 14th Street
1.51 mi · 4%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 3%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.69 mi · 2%
West Hudson Road
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Van Buren Street

Turn right onto West Van Buren Street

32.3 mi · 00h 50m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
26.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gateway
00h 32m from Eureka Springs
Leave By
4:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Eureka Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Eureka Springs to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Gateway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Eureka Springs and 19.6 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Eureka Springs and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Eureka Springs and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 26.27 mi (42.27 km).

Eureka Springs

#1 Eureka Springs

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,084
Coordinates36.4011800, -93.7379700
Altitude384
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Eureka Springs (-93.73797, 36.40118)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $5.23
Round trip
$10.45
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.23 $10.45
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.88 $11.75
Premium $4.63 $6.38 $12.76
Diesel $5.42 $7.47 $14.95

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Eureka Springs and Bentonville. The current time is 18:52:42.

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.