How far is Forrest City, AR from Bella Vista, AR?
The driving distance from Forrest City, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 38m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Forrest City and Bella Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Forrest City and Bella Vista.
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Start on North Division
9 m · 7 sec · North Division
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Turn left onto West Broadway Avenue
1449 ft · 32 sec · West Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Washington Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1265 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
228.2 mi · 3 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard
2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cooper Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road
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Turn left onto Billingsley Drive
62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive
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Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane
93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Forrest City and Bella Vista.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
North Washington Street
Merge slight left
228 mi · 03h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Forrest City and Mostly Cloudy near Bella Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Forrest City to Bella Vista?
The road trip is about 308.1 miles (495.9 km) and usually takes 04h 38m 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?
Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Forrest City and 153.7 miles from Bella Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 220.2 miles (354.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 87.9 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 7:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.16 one way or $82.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 96.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Forrest City and Mostly Cloudy near Bella Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Pottsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pottsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Forrest City and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 220.13 mi (354.27 km).
#1 Forrest City
City in St.
| Population | 13,820 |
| Coordinates | 35.0081500, -90.7898300 |
| Altitude | 77 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bella Vista
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,423 |
| Coordinates | 36.4807000, -94.2713400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 496 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $41.16 | $82.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $46.30 | $92.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $50.27 | $100.55 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $58.86 | $117.72 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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