How far is Pea Ridge, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Pea Ridge, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 309.4 miles (498 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m 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
309.47 mi
04h 36m
Flight
234.57 mi
377.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.57 mi
Kilometers
377.5 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.47 mi
Kilometers
498.04 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM CDT
Return by in Pea Ridge
Sun, Apr 19, 2:00 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pea Ridge
2026-04-19T04:47
Arrive Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 9:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 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
7:48 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pea Ridge
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
Atkins
AR

City in Arkansas

From Pea Ridge
154.5 mi
02h 18m
To Bentonville
155 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
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 Pea Ridge and Bentonville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    88.3 mi · 1 hr 40 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pea Ridge and Bentonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 46%
I 49 North
66 mi · 21%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
US 62 East
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Keep slight left

141 mi · 02h 22m

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 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.8 mi
234.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Atkins
02h 18m from Pea Ridge
Leave By
7:48 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Pea Ridge and Sunny near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Pea Ridge to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 309.4 miles (498 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Atkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 154.5 miles from Pea Ridge and 155 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 234.6 miles (377.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:48 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.35 one way or $82.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Pea Ridge and Sunny near Bentonville.

Stop Ideas Near Atkins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Atkins, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Atkins.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

81 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

99 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pea Ridge and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 234.57 mi (377.5 km).

Pea Ridge

#1 Pea Ridge

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,452
Coordinates33.9206600, -91.3367900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 1 (-91.336706, 33.92082)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 498 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.92 gal
41.34 L · about $41.35
Round trip
$82.71
21.84 gal · 82.68 L
Estimated CO2
97 kg one way
Round trip: 194.1 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $41.35 $82.71
Mid-grade $4.26 $46.51 $93.02
Premium $4.63 $50.51 $101.01
Diesel $5.42 $59.13 $118.26

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 Pea Ridge and Bentonville. The current time is 04:47:53.

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.