How far is Highland, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Highland, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
197.86 mi
04h 08m
Flight
149.6 mi
240.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.6 mi
Kilometers
240.76 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
197.86 mi
Kilometers
318.43 km
Drive Time
04h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:27 AM CDT
Return by in Highland
Wed, Apr 15, 5:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Highland
2026-04-14T21:19
Arrive Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 1:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 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
8:44 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Highland
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
Valley Springs
AR

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

From Highland
98.9 mi
02h 04m
To Bentonville
99 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Lakeshore Drive

    126 m · 18 sec · West Lakeshore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Timberlane Drive

    127 m · 19 sec · Timberlane Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridgecrest Drive

    1730 ft · 1 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Ridgecrest Drive

    2839 ft · 2 min · Ridgecrest Drive

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rebel Drive

    948 ft · 44 sec · Rebel Drive

  6. 6

    Turn right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  10. 10

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  11. 11

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  19. 19

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 57 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Highland 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
28 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 25%
Shield-Hopper Bypass
33.8 mi · 17%
West Monroe Avenue
8.26 mi · 4%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 3%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.2 mi
149.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Valley Springs
02h 04m from Highland
Leave By
8:44 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Highland 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 Highland to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km) and usually takes 04h 08m 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?

Valley Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Highland and 99 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 149.6 miles (240.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.2 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 8:44 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.43 one way or $52.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Highland and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 149.6 mi (240.76 km).

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#1 Highland

City in Sharp County, Arkansas, United States

Population1,054
Coordinates36.2759000, -91.5240300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Highland (-91.52403, 36.2759)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 318 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.98 gal
26.43 L · about $26.43
Round trip
$52.87
13.96 gal · 52.86 L
Estimated CO2
62 kg one way
Round trip: 124.1 kg / 274 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.43 $52.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.73 $59.46
Premium $4.63 $32.28 $64.57
Diesel $5.42 $37.80 $75.59

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 Highland and Bentonville. The current time is 21:19:15.

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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.