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

The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 232.5 miles (374.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
232.46 mi
03h 54m
Flight
150.63 mi
242.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.63 mi
Kilometers
242.41 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
232.46 mi
Kilometers
374.11 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:02 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Home
2026-04-19T06:07
Arrive Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 10:02 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:10 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Home
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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Mountain Home
122.2 mi
01h 57m
To Bentonville
110.4 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

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 the route

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Race Avenue

    1219 ft · 36 sec · West Race Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway

    1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2491 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    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

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 63%
I 49 North
66 mi · 28%
South Main Street
16.6 mi · 7%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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
03h 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+81.9 mi
150.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 57m from Mountain Home
Leave By
9:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Mountain Home and Sunny 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 232.5 miles (374.1 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Mountain Home and 110.4 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.9 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 9:10 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.05 one way or $62.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 150.63 mi (242.41 km).

Mountain Home

#1 Mountain Home

City in Arkansas, United States

Population12,638
Coordinates35.3867500, -91.8090300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 16 (-91.809208, 35.38668)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 374 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.2 gal
31.05 L · about $31.05
Round trip
$62.11
16.4 gal · 62.1 L
Estimated CO2
72.9 kg one way
Round trip: 145.7 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.05 $62.11
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.92 $69.85
Premium $4.63 $37.93 $75.85
Diesel $5.42 $44.40 $88.81

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mountain Home and Bentonville. The current time is 06:07:45.

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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.