How far is Green Forest, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Green Forest, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 06m 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
58.85 mi
01h 33m
Flight
43.08 mi
69.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.08 mi
Kilometers
69.33 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.85 mi
Kilometers
94.71 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 PM CDT
Return by in Green Forest
Wed, Apr 15, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Green Forest
2026-04-15T18:52
Arrive Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 8:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Green Forest
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
Beaver
AR

Town in Carroll County, Arkansas

From Green Forest
29.4 mi
00h 46m
To Bentonville
29.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
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 Green Forest and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Green Forest and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Springfield Avenue

    6 m · 8 sec · South Springfield Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    8.3 mi · 12 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Eureka Avenue

    2652 ft · 45 sec · Eureka Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on West Trimble Avenue

    11.5 mi · 17 min · West Trimble Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on 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 · 5 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 Green Forest and Bentonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
12 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Van Buren Street
32.3 mi · 55%
West Trimble Avenue
11.5 mi · 20%
West Main Street
8.29 mi · 14%
Southeast 14th Street
1.51 mi · 3%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 2%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Van Buren Street

Continue on 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
43.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver
00h 46m from Green Forest
Leave By
3:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Green Forest 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 Green Forest to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Green Forest and 29.5 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 43.1 miles (69.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.88 one way or $15.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Green Forest and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 43.08 mi (69.33 km).

Green Forest

#1 Green Forest

City in Arkansas, United States

Population2,934
Coordinates36.3353500, -93.4360200
Altitude408
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Green Forest (-93.43602, 36.33535)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.08 gal
7.86 L · about $7.88
Round trip
$15.75
4.16 gal · 15.72 L
Estimated CO2
18.5 kg one way
Round trip: 37 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.88 $15.75
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.86 $17.72
Premium $4.63 $9.62 $19.24
Diesel $5.42 $11.26 $22.53

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 Green Forest and Bentonville. The current time is 18:52:12.

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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.