How far is Mountain Home, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 137.9 miles (222 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 53m 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
137.93 mi
02h 56m
Flight
101.51 mi
163.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.51 mi
Kilometers
163.36 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.93 mi
Kilometers
221.97 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:53 PM CDT
Return by in Mountain Home
Fri, Apr 17, 6:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Home
2026-04-17T12:56
Arrive Bentonville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:53 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Home
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
Alpena
AR

Town in Arkansas, USA

From Mountain Home
68.9 mi
01h 28m
To Bentonville
69 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 Mountain Home and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on East 6th Street

    16 m · 9 sec · East 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1000 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    19.1 mi · 22 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    22.6 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.2 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  13. 13

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 55 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
35 mi · 25%
West Monroe Avenue
8.26 mi · 6%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
South Bloomington Street
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

58.7 mi · 01h 10m

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
02h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
101.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alpena
01h 28m from Mountain Home
Leave By
12:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 137.9 miles (222 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Alpena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.9 miles from Mountain Home and 69 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 12:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.44 one way or $36.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 101.51 mi (163.36 km).

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#1 Mountain Home

City in Elmore, Idaho, United States

Population12,330
Coordinates36.3353400, -92.3851600
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain Home (-92.38516, 36.33534)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.87 gal
18.42 L · about $18.44
Round trip
$36.89
9.74 gal · 36.84 L
Estimated CO2
43.3 kg one way
Round trip: 86.6 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.44 $36.89
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.74 $41.48
Premium $4.63 $22.52 $45.05
Diesel $5.42 $26.37 $52.74

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 Mountain Home and Bentonville. The current time is 12:56:50.

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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.