How far is North Little Rock, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 211 miles (339.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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
210.99 mi
03h 04m
Flight
155.49 mi
250.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.49 mi
Kilometers
250.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.99 mi
Kilometers
339.56 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 5:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-22T23:49
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 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
10:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
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
Hartman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
105.3 mi
01h 32m
To Bentonville
105.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
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 North Little Rock and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on John F Kennedy Boulevard

    1351 ft · 32 sec · John F Kennedy Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left

    32 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    907 ft · 18 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    638 ft · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    140.2 mi · 2 hr 21 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
141 mi · 67%
I 49 North
66 mi · 31%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
US 62 East
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Merge slight left

140 mi · 02h 21m

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 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.5 mi
155.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartman
01h 32m from North Little Rock
Leave By
10:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 211 miles (339.6 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?

Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.3 miles from North Little Rock and 105.8 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 155.5 miles (250.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.5 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 10:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.18 one way or $56.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around North Little Rock and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 155.49 mi (250.24 km).

North Little Rock

#1 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 340 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.44 gal
28.18 L · about $28.18
Round trip
$56.35
14.88 gal · 56.36 L
Estimated CO2
66.1 kg one way
Round trip: 132.2 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.18 $56.35
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.69 $63.37
Premium $4.63 $34.41 $68.82
Diesel $5.42 $40.29 $80.58

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 North Little Rock and Bentonville. The current time is 23:49:32.

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.