How far is Nashville, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Nashville, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169 miles (271.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 29m 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
231.88 mi
04h 14m
Flight
168.94 mi
271.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
168.94 mi
Kilometers
271.88 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
231.88 mi
Kilometers
373.18 km
Drive Time
04h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:04 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-18T23:35
Arrive Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 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
8:30 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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
Waldron
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Nashville
120 mi
02h 07m
To Bentonville
111.8 mi
02h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    954 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Bishop Street

    1163 ft · 22 sec · Bishop Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    563 ft · 15 sec · North 4th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Sunset Avenue

    17.9 mi · 27 min · West Sunset Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Camellia

    5.4 mi · 8 min · North Camellia

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    8 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Lakeside Drive

    51.2 mi · 1 hr · North Lakeside Drive

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    69.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  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 Nashville and Bentonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Lakeside Drive
121 mi · 52%
I 49 North
66.3 mi · 29%
West Sunset Avenue
17.9 mi · 8%
North Camellia
13.4 mi · 6%
540 North
12 mi · 5%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

North Lakeside Drive

Continue straight

69.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+62.9 mi
169 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waldron
02h 07m from Nashville
Leave By
8:30 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Nashville to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 231.9 miles (373.2 km) and usually takes 04h 14m 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?

Waldron is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Nashville and 111.8 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 169 miles (271.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 62.9 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 8:30 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.98 one way or $61.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Nashville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 168.94 mi (271.88 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

City in Arkansas, United States

Population4,290
Coordinates33.9456700, -93.8471300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-93.847081, 33.945671)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 373 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.18 gal
30.97 L · about $30.98
Round trip
$61.96
16.36 gal · 61.94 L
Estimated CO2
72.7 kg one way
Round trip: 145.4 kg / 321 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $30.98 $61.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $34.84 $69.68
Premium $4.63 $37.83 $75.66
Diesel $5.42 $44.29 $88.59

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 Nashville and Bentonville. The current time is 23:35:34.

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.