How far is Magnolia, AR from Bella Vista, AR?

The driving distance from Magnolia, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 354.7 miles (570.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
354.73 mi
05h 36m
Flight
229.62 mi
369.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
229.62 mi
Kilometers
369.53 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
354.73 mi
Kilometers
570.89 km
Drive Time
05h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bella Vista
Wed, May 6, 10:57 PM CDT
Return by in Magnolia
Thu, May 7, 4:34 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Magnolia
2026-05-06T17:20
Arrive Bella Vista
Wed, May 6, 10:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:37 AM to 1:37 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
5:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Magnolia
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
Ola
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Magnolia
165.8 mi
02h 48m
To Bella Vista
188.8 mi
02h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, May 6 5:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
61°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Magnolia and Bella Vista.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia and Bella Vista.

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    3 m · 8 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    100 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street

    127 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    644 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Vine Street

    7.2 mi · 11 min · North Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn right

    17.9 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Rosston Highway

    15.8 mi · 24 min · Rosston Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Rosston Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Rosston Road

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street South

    2234 ft · 45 sec · West 1st Street South

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right

    1317 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    51.8 mi · 52 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs

    1816 ft · 50 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Martin Luther King Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Malvern Avenue

    2602 ft · 34 sec · Malvern Avenue

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1083 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    2 mi · 2 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  18. 18

    Continue on Hot Springs Bypass

    5.9 mi · 7 min · Hot Springs Bypass

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    56 m · 2 sec

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout

    44.8 mi · 51 min

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1185 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive

    1787 ft · 23 sec · South Scenic 7 Drive

  23. 23

    Continue on 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  24. 24

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  31. 31

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  34. 34

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  35. 35

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  36. 36

    Continue straight

    5.7 mi · 6 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right

    1490 ft · 36 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight right

    4.6 mi · 7 min

  39. 39

    Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard

    1119 ft · 27 sec

  40. 40

    Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Cooper Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Billingsley Drive

    62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane

    93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Magnolia and Bella Vista.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
44 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
4 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
76.5 mi · 22%
I-40
65.1 mi · 18%
West Main Street
59 mi · 17%
Hot Springs Bypass
50.8 mi · 14%
Rosston Highway
15.8 mi · 4%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
05h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+125.1 mi
229.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ola
02h 48m from Magnolia
Leave By
5:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Magnolia and Partly Sunny near Bella Vista.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Magnolia to Bella Vista?

The road trip is about 354.7 miles (570.9 km) and usually takes 05h 36m 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?

Ola is a useful midpoint, sitting about 165.8 miles from Magnolia and 188.8 miles from Bella Vista.

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

The direct path is about 229.6 miles (369.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 125.1 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 5:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.41 one way or $94.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 111.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Magnolia and Partly Sunny near Bella Vista.

Stop Ideas Near Ola

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Ola, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ola.

RAIL

Malvern station

83 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

91 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Magnolia and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 229.62 mi (369.53 km).

Magnolia

#1 Magnolia

City in and county seat of Columbia County, Arkansas, United States

Population11,443
Coordinates33.2670700, -93.2393300
Altitude103
CountryUnited States
Bella Vista

#2 Bella Vista

City in Arkansas, United States

Population29,423
Coordinates36.4807000, -94.2713400
Altitude315
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-93.239314, 33.267097)
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 571 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.52 gal
47.38 L · about $47.41
Round trip
$94.83
25.04 gal · 94.76 L
Estimated CO2
111.3 kg one way
Round trip: 222.5 kg / 491 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $47.41 $94.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $53.32 $106.65
Premium $4.63 $57.91 $115.81
Diesel $5.42 $67.80 $135.59

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 · May 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Magnolia and Bella Vista. The current time is 17:20:53.

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.