How far is Marion, AR from Bella Vista, AR?
The driving distance from Marion, AR to Bella Vista, AR is about 346.5 miles (557.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 13m.
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
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Mostly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and Bella Vista.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marion and Bella Vista.
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Start on East Military Road
2817 ft · 58 sec · East Military Road
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Continue on East Military Road
95 m · 10 sec · East Military Road
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Continue on Old Military Road
63 m · 13 sec · Old Military Road
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Turn left onto I-55 Service Road
840 ft · 14 sec · I-55 Service Road
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Take the ramp straight
131 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Blues Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
2829 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
264.2 mi · 4 hr 28 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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Continue straight
5.7 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right
1490 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
4.6 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight right onto Lancashire Boulevard
1119 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto East Lancashire Boulevard
2685 ft · 1 min · East Lancashire Boulevard
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Turn right onto Cooper Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Cooper Road
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Turn left onto Billingsley Drive
62 m · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive
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Turn left onto Hartsfield Lane
93 m · 13 sec · Hartsfield Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hartsfield Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Bella Vista.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
264 mi · 04h 28m
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 Marion and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bella Vista.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Marion to Bella Vista?
The road trip is about 346.5 miles (557.7 km) and usually takes 05h 13m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.1 miles from Marion and 173.4 miles from Bella Vista.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 244.4 miles (393.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 102.1 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 6:32 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.32 one way or $92.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Marion and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bella Vista.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morrilton.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Bella Vista. Straight-line distance: 244.38 mi (393.29 km).
#1 Marion
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 12,290 |
| Coordinates | 35.2145300, -90.1964800 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bella Vista
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,423 |
| Coordinates | 36.4807000, -94.2713400 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hartsfield Lane (-94.271661, 36.480425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 558 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 19m |
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 | $46.32 | $92.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $52.09 | $104.18 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $56.56 | $113.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $66.23 | $132.45 |
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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