How far is Marion, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Marion, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
337.32 mi
05h 08m
Flight
238.66 mi
384.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
238.66 mi
Kilometers
384.08 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
337.32 mi
Kilometers
542.87 km
Drive Time
05h 08m

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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 05h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:46 AM CDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 4:54 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-23T06:37
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 11:46 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:09 AM to 1:09 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
6:42 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Plumerville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Marion
168.4 mi
02h 34m
To Bentonville
168.9 mi
02h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Military Road

    2817 ft · 58 sec · East Military Road

  2. 2

    Continue on East Military Road

    95 m · 10 sec · East Military Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Old Military Road

    63 m · 13 sec · Old Military Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto I-55 Service Road

    840 ft · 14 sec · I-55 Service Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    131 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Blues Highway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Blues Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    264.2 mi · 4 hr 28 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and Bentonville.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
265 mi · 78%
I 49 North
66 mi · 20%
Blues Highway
2.32 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+98.6 mi
238.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plumerville
02h 34m from Marion
Leave By
6:42 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marion and Partly Sunny then 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 Marion to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 337.3 miles (542.9 km) and usually takes 05h 08m 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?

Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 168.4 miles from Marion and 168.9 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 238.7 miles (384.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 98.6 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 6:42 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.07 one way or $90.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.8 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 Bentonville.

Stop Ideas Near Plumerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plumerville, 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 Plumerville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 238.66 mi (384.08 km).

Marion

#1 Marion

City in Arkansas, USA

Population12,290
Coordinates35.2145300, -90.1964800
Altitude69
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Mound City Road (-90.196477, 35.214448)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 543 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.9 gal
45.06 L · about $45.07
Round trip
$90.13
23.8 gal · 90.12 L
Estimated CO2
105.8 kg one way
Round trip: 211.5 kg / 466 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $45.07 $90.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.68 $101.36
Premium $4.63 $55.04 $110.08
Diesel $5.42 $64.44 $128.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Marion and Bentonville. The current time is 06:37:27.

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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.