How far is Kentucky, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 22m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kentucky and Bentonville.
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Start on Old Hot Springs Highway
5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Continue straight
2048 ft · 48 sec
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Turn sharp left
596 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
134.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
1494 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky and Bentonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
135 mi · 02h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Kentucky 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 Kentucky to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 235.7 miles (379.3 km) and usually takes 04h 11m 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 117.8 miles from Kentucky and 117.9 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 149.8 miles (241.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 85.9 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 8:38 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.51 one way or $63.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Kentucky and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bentonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 149.8 mi (241.08 km).
#1 Kentucky
Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 34.6084300, -92.6612700 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 379 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 56m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $31.51 | $63.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.43 | $70.87 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.48 | $76.96 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.05 | $90.11 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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