How far is Horseshoe Bend, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Horseshoe Bend, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 55m 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
188.34 mi
03h 57m
Flight
136.48 mi
219.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.48 mi
Kilometers
219.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.34 mi
Kilometers
303.11 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Return by in Horseshoe Bend
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Horseshoe Bend
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 8:14 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Horseshoe Bend
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
Bellefonte
AR

Township in Boone County, Arkansas

From Horseshoe Bend
94.1 mi
01h 58m
To Bentonville
94.3 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Horseshoe Bend and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Horseshoe Bend and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on Club Road

    14 m · 2 sec · Club Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Bend Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Bend Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cardinal Drive

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Cardinal Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    40.4 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

    101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

    5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass

  8. 8

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 57 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  20. 20

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Horseshoe Bend 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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Shield-Hopper Bypass
33.8 mi · 18%
West Monroe Avenue
8.26 mi · 4%
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.43 mi · 3%
Cardinal Drive
4.89 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
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+51.8 mi
136.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellefonte
01h 58m from Horseshoe Bend
Leave By
9:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Horseshoe Bend 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 Horseshoe Bend to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 188.3 miles (303.1 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?

Bellefonte is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.1 miles from Horseshoe Bend and 94.3 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 51.8 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 9:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.18 one way or $50.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Horseshoe Bend and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 136.48 mi (219.64 km).

Horseshoe Bend

#1 Horseshoe Bend

City in Boise County, Idaho, United States

Population2,108
Coordinates36.2292300, -91.7643100
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Horseshoe Bend (-91.76431, 36.22923)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 303 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.65 gal
25.16 L · about $25.18
Round trip
$50.37
13.3 gal · 50.32 L
Estimated CO2
59.1 kg one way
Round trip: 118.2 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $25.18 $50.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $28.32 $56.64
Premium $4.63 $30.76 $61.51
Diesel $5.42 $36.01 $72.02

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 Horseshoe Bend and Bentonville. The current time is 04:16:35.

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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.