How far is Hughes, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Hughes, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 33m 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
322.3 mi
05h 46m
Flight
231.69 mi
372.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
231.69 mi
Kilometers
372.87 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.3 mi
Kilometers
518.69 km
Drive Time
05h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 PM CDT
Return by in Hughes
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hughes
2026-04-23T07:58
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 1:45 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:47 AM to 1:47 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
5:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hughes
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Hughes
161.1 mi
02h 53m
To Bentonville
161.2 mi
02h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Hughes and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jeff Davis Street

    38 m · 7 sec · Jeff Davis Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cowan Street North

    102 m · 15 sec · Cowan Street North

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Jefferson Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    2178 ft · 53 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    234.2 mi · 3 hr 57 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 Hughes and Bentonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Jefferson Street
237 mi · 74%
I 49 North
66 mi · 20%
Main Street
11.9 mi · 4%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

North Jefferson Street

Merge slight left

234 mi · 03h 57m

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
05h 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+90.6 mi
231.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
02h 53m from Hughes
Leave By
5:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hughes 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 Hughes to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 322.3 miles (518.7 km) and usually takes 05h 46m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 161.1 miles from Hughes and 161.2 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 231.7 miles (372.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 90.6 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 5:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $43.06 one way or $86.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hughes and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 231.69 mi (372.87 km).

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#1 Hughes

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,200
Coordinates34.9492600, -90.4714900
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Hughes (-90.47149, 34.94926)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.37 gal
43.05 L · about $43.06
Round trip
$86.12
22.74 gal · 86.1 L
Estimated CO2
101 kg one way
Round trip: 202.1 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $43.06 $86.12
Mid-grade $4.26 $48.42 $96.85
Premium $4.63 $52.59 $105.17
Diesel $5.42 $61.57 $123.14

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 Hughes and Bentonville. The current time is 07:58:51.

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.