How far is Ola, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Ola, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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
158.68 mi
02h 52m
Flight
107.87 mi
173.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.87 mi
Kilometers
173.6 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.68 mi
Kilometers
255.37 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 AM CDT
Return by in Ola
Wed, Apr 15, 1:22 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ola
2026-04-15T07:37
Arrive Bentonville
Wed, Apr 15, 10:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ola
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
Mulberry
AR

City in Crawford County, Kansasa.

From Ola
79.3 mi
01h 26m
To Bentonville
79.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Pennington Street

    21 m · 4 sec · East Pennington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 4th Street

    14.4 mi · 17 min · 4th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North State Highway 7

    888 ft · 16 sec · North State Highway 7

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    114 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Union Street

    4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mission Road

    1316 ft · 22 sec · Mission Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Lakewood Drive

    112 m · 10 sec · Lakewood Drive

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward I-40

    1585 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 5 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 Ola 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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
66 mi · 42%
I-40
65.1 mi · 41%
4th Street
14.4 mi · 9%
Union Street
4.88 mi · 3%
West Main Street
4.6 mi · 3%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

64.8 mi · 01h 05m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+50.8 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mulberry
01h 26m from Ola
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Ola and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Ola to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 158.7 miles (255.4 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Mulberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from Ola and 79.3 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 50.8 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Ola and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ola and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 107.87 mi (173.6 km).

Ola

#1 Ola

City in Arkansas, USA

Population1,196
Coordinates35.0323100, -93.2232300
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Ola (-93.22323, 35.03231)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.6 gal
21.2 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
11.2 gal · 42.4 L
Estimated CO2
49.8 kg one way
Round trip: 99.5 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $23.85 $47.70
Premium $4.63 $25.90 $51.80
Diesel $5.42 $30.32 $60.65

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ola and Bentonville. The current time is 07:37:29.

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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.