How far is Fordyce, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Fordyce, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m 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
281.85 mi
04h 24m
Flight
203.88 mi
328.12 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.88 mi
Kilometers
328.12 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.85 mi
Kilometers
453.6 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Mon, May 18, 6:08 PM CDT
Return by in Fordyce
Mon, May 18, 10:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fordyce
2026-05-18T13:44
Arrive Bentonville
Mon, May 18, 6:08 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 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
8:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fordyce
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
Russellville
AR

City in Arkansas

From Fordyce
140.1 mi
02h 12m
To Bentonville
141.8 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Monday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
85°F
Monday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 4th Street

    1076 ft · 26 sec · East 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Moro

    1.4 km · 1 min · Moro

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    36.2 mi · 44 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  5. 5

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

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fordyce 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 50%
I 49 North
66 mi · 23%
Moro
37.1 mi · 13%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 6%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 5%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78 mi
203.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Russellville
02h 12m from Fordyce
Leave By
8:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fordyce and 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 Fordyce to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?

Russellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 140.1 miles from Fordyce and 141.8 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 78 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 8:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.68 one way or $75.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fordyce and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Stop Ideas Near Russellville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

97 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

106 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fordyce and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 203.88 mi (328.12 km).

Fordyce

#1 Fordyce

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,589
Coordinates33.8137200, -92.4129300
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: East 4th Street (-92.412952, 33.813751)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.95 gal
37.65 L · about $37.68
Round trip
$75.36
19.9 gal · 75.3 L
Estimated CO2
88.4 kg one way
Round trip: 176.9 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $37.68 $75.36
Mid-grade $4.26 $42.38 $84.75
Premium $4.63 $46.02 $92.04
Diesel $5.42 $53.88 $107.76

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 · May 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fordyce and Bentonville. The current time is 13:44:11.

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.