How far is Fairfield Bay, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Fairfield Bay, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 169.6 miles (273 km), with a travel time of about 04h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 12m 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
169.65 mi
04h 06m
Flight
120.61 mi
194.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.61 mi
Kilometers
194.11 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
169.65 mi
Kilometers
273.03 km
Drive Time
04h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Return by in Fairfield Bay
Thu, Apr 23, 9:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairfield Bay
2026-04-23T00:51
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 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
8:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairfield Bay
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
Harrison
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Fairfield Bay
84.8 mi
02h 03m
To Bentonville
84.9 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield Bay and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Bay and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Dave Creek Parkway

    3 mi · 7 min · Dave Creek Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    3112 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 110

    12.2 mi · 22 min · State Highway 110

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Linn Creek Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Linn Creek Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Whistle Stop Road

    1 km · 2 min · Whistle Stop Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    57.3 mi · 1 hr 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  14. 14

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 57 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 27 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 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 Fairfield Bay and Bentonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Whistle Stop Road
15.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 110
12.2 mi · 7%
West Monroe Avenue
8.26 mi · 5%
Dave Creek Parkway
3.6 mi · 2%
Linn Creek Road
3.41 mi · 2%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

58.7 mi · 01h 10m

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 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+49 mi
120.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
02h 03m from Fairfield Bay
Leave By
8:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield Bay and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Bay to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 169.6 miles (273 km) and usually takes 04h 06m 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.8 miles from Fairfield Bay and 84.9 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 49 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 8:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.68 one way or $45.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fairfield Bay and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Bay and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 120.61 mi (194.11 km).

Fairfield Bay

#1 Fairfield Bay

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,014
Coordinates35.5942400, -92.2779300
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Fairfield Bay (-92.27793, 35.59424)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 273 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.99 gal
22.66 L · about $22.68
Round trip
$45.37
11.98 gal · 45.32 L
Estimated CO2
53.2 kg one way
Round trip: 106.5 kg / 235 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.68 $45.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.51 $51.02
Premium $4.63 $27.70 $55.41
Diesel $5.42 $32.44 $64.87

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 Fairfield Bay and Bentonville. The current time is 00:51:27.

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.