How far is Monticello, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Monticello, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
300.54 mi
04h 30m
Flight
233.79 mi
376.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
233.79 mi
Kilometers
376.25 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
300.54 mi
Kilometers
483.67 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:27 PM CDT
Return by in Monticello
Thu, Apr 16, 9:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Monticello
2026-04-16T12:57
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 16, 5:27 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Monticello
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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Monticello
150.2 mi
02h 15m
To Bentonville
150.4 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Gaines Avenue

    7 m · 6 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    65 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West McCloy Avenue

    1516 ft · 32 sec · West McCloy Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hyatt Street

    44 m · 3 sec · North Hyatt Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue

    1851 ft · 31 sec · West Gaines Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    67 m · 6 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    15.7 mi · 20 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  19. 19

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Monticello 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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 47%
I 49 North
66 mi · 22%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 16%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 8%
West Gaines Avenue
16.1 mi · 5%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 22m

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
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+66.8 mi
233.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 15m from Monticello
Leave By
7:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Monticello and Showers And Thunderstorms 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 Monticello to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 300.6 miles (483.7 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 150.2 miles from Monticello and 150.4 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 66.8 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 7:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.14 one way or $80.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 94.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Monticello and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 233.79 mi (376.25 km).

Monticello

#1 Monticello

City in Arkansas, USA

Population9,185
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.7909600
Altitude89
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: West Gaines Avenue (-91.790961, 33.62899)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 484 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.6 gal
40.14 L · about $40.14
Round trip
$80.28
21.2 gal · 80.28 L
Estimated CO2
94.2 kg one way
Round trip: 188.4 kg / 415 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $40.14 $80.28
Mid-grade $4.26 $45.15 $90.29
Premium $4.63 $49.03 $98.05
Diesel $5.42 $57.40 $114.80

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Monticello and Bentonville. The current time is 12:57:01.

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.