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

The driving distance from Mountain View, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 168 miles (270.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.8 miles (196 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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
167.98 mi
03h 53m
Flight
121.8 mi
196.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.8 mi
Kilometers
196.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.98 mi
Kilometers
270.34 km
Drive Time
03h 53m

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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 03h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Return by in Mountain View
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain View
2026-04-22T20:03
Arrive Bentonville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 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
9:14 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain View
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
Harrison
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Mountain View
83.9 mi
01h 56m
To Bentonville
84 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Peabody Avenue

    17 m · 6 sec · South Peabody Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    29.9 mi · 44 min · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    894 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    50 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 57 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  16. 16

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountain View 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
29.9 mi · 18%
Oak Street
14.8 mi · 9%
West Monroe Avenue
8.26 mi · 5%
North Thompson Road
2.02 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 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 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 53m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
121.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
01h 56m from Mountain View
Leave By
9:14 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mountain View and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mountain View to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 168 miles (270.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.9 miles from Mountain View and 84 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 121.8 miles (196 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 9:14 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.46 one way or $44.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mountain View and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain View and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 121.8 mi (196.02 km).

Mountain View

#1 Mountain View

City in Arkansas, USA

Population2,902
Coordinates35.8684100, -92.1176500
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Mountain View (-92.11765, 35.86841)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.93 gal
22.44 L · about $22.46
Round trip
$44.91
11.86 gal · 44.88 L
Estimated CO2
52.7 kg one way
Round trip: 105.4 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.46 $44.91
Mid-grade $4.26 $25.26 $50.51
Premium $4.63 $27.43 $54.85
Diesel $5.42 $32.11 $64.22

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 Mountain View and Bentonville. The current time is 20:03:56.

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.