How far is Lake Hamilton, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Lake Hamilton, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.5 miles (239 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Hamilton and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Hamilton and Bentonville.
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Start on Central Avenue
4.2 mi · 5 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Pakis Street
676 ft · 13 sec · Pakis Street
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Take the exit left
641 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
6.4 mi · 7 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
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Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
56 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
44.8 mi · 51 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1185 ft · 20 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive
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Continue on 4th Street
14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street
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Continue on North State Highway 7
888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7
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Continue straight
114 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mission Road
1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road
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Continue on Lakewood Drive
112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I-40
1585 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Lake Hamilton 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
Merge slight left
64.8 mi · 01h 05m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lake Hamilton and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Lake Hamilton to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 220.8 miles (355.4 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?
Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.4 miles from Lake Hamilton and 110.4 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.5 miles (239 km), while the road route adds roughly 72.3 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 8:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.50 one way or $59.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lake Hamilton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Hamilton and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 148.51 mi (239 km).
#1 Lake Hamilton
Town in Polk County, Florida, United States
| Population | 2,135 |
| Coordinates | 34.4245300, -93.0951800 |
| Altitude | 137 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $29.50 | $59.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.18 | $66.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.03 | $72.06 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $42.18 | $84.37 |
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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