How far is Johnson, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Johnson, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
125.85 mi
02h 03m
Flight
82.78 mi
133.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.78 mi
Kilometers
133.22 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
125.85 mi
Kilometers
202.54 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM CDT
Return by in Johnson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Johnson
2026-04-23T01:26
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 3:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Johnson
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
Rudy
AR

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

From Johnson
62.8 mi
01h 02m
To Bentonville
63.1 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSE
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 Johnson and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 mi · 14 min

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 5th Street

    6.4 mi · 11 min · 5th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Sterlin Hurley Highway

    1.1 km · 1 min · Sterlin Hurley Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1348 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 42 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Johnson 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
66 mi · 52%
West Main Street
43.4 mi · 34%
5th Street
6.38 mi · 5%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Sterlin Hurley Highway
0.69 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 00h 47m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudy
01h 02m from Johnson
Leave By
2:22 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Johnson 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 Johnson to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Rudy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from Johnson and 63.1 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 43 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 2:22 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.81 one way or $33.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Johnson and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 82.78 mi (133.22 km).

Johnson

#1 Johnson

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,771
Coordinates35.3428600, -93.4538000
Altitude123
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Hwy 197 (-93.453794, 35.342867)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.44 gal
16.81 L · about $16.81
Round trip
$33.63
8.88 gal · 33.62 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 78.9 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.81 $33.63
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.91 $37.82
Premium $4.63 $20.54 $41.07
Diesel $5.42 $24.04 $48.09

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 Johnson and Bentonville. The current time is 01:26:35.

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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.