How far is Kensett, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Kensett, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 31m 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
236.31 mi
04h 15m
Flight
162.76 mi
261.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
162.76 mi
Kilometers
261.94 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.31 mi
Kilometers
380.31 km
Drive Time
04h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Tue, Apr 14, 2:18 PM CDT
Return by in Kensett
Tue, Apr 14, 6:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kensett
2026-04-14T10:02
Arrive Bentonville
Tue, Apr 14, 2:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 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
8:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kensett
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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Kensett
118.1 mi
02h 07m
To Bentonville
118.2 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 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 Kensett and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 1st Street

    75 m · 10 sec · Northeast 1st Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Wilbur Mills Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West Wilbur Mills Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Race Avenue

    2493 ft · 1 min · East Race Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1404 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 18 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kensett and Bentonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 62%
I 49 North
66 mi · 28%
East Race Avenue
18.3 mi · 8%
West Wilbur Mills Avenue
1.53 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.6 mi
162.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
02h 07m from Kensett
Leave By
8:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kensett 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 Kensett to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 236.3 miles (380.3 km) and usually takes 04h 15m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.1 miles from Kensett and 118.2 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.6 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 8:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.58 one way or $63.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kensett and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 162.76 mi (261.94 km).

Kensett

#1 Kensett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,615
Coordinates35.2317500, -91.6676400
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Kensett (-91.66764, 35.23175)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 380 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.34 gal
31.57 L · about $31.58
Round trip
$63.17
16.68 gal · 63.14 L
Estimated CO2
74.1 kg one way
Round trip: 148.2 kg / 327 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.58 $63.17
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.52 $71.04
Premium $4.63 $38.57 $77.15
Diesel $5.42 $45.16 $90.32

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Kensett and Bentonville. The current time is 10:02:41.

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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.