How far is Lincoln, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Lincoln, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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
43.94 mi
00h 59m
Flight
31.61 mi
50.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.61 mi
Kilometers
50.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.94 mi
Kilometers
70.71 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:36 AM CDT
Return by in Lincoln
Fri, Apr 17, 5:36 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lincoln
2026-04-17T03:37
Arrive Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 4:36 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lincoln
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
Johnson
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Lincoln
22 mi
00h 29m
To Bentonville
21.9 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lincoln and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Boyer Avenue

    70 m · 15 sec · Boyer Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Park Street

    43 m · 8 sec · West Park Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    145 m · 25 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Pridemore Drive

    15.3 mi · 23 min · East Pridemore Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Futrall Drive

    1877 ft · 32 sec · South Futrall Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left

    791 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway

    3.8 mi · 4 min · Fulbright Expressway

  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 Lincoln and Bentonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fulbright Expressway
23 mi · 52%
East Pridemore Drive
15.3 mi · 35%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.8 mi · 4%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 3%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 2%
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Fulbright Expressway

Keep slight left

19.3 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
31.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Johnson
00h 29m from Lincoln
Leave By
4:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lincoln 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 Lincoln to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22 miles from Lincoln and 21.9 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.87 one way or $11.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lincoln and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 31.61 mi (50.87 km).

Lincoln

#1 Lincoln

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,473
Coordinates35.9495300, -94.4235500
Altitude449
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln (-94.42355, 35.94953)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.87 L · about $5.87
Round trip
$11.74
3.1 gal · 11.74 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.87 $11.74
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.60 $13.20
Premium $4.63 $7.17 $14.34
Diesel $5.42 $8.39 $16.79

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lincoln and Bentonville. The current time is 03:37:24.

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.