How far is Pocahontas, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Pocahontas, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 44m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pocahontas and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pocahontas and Bentonville.
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Start on West Broadway Street
655 ft · 13 sec · West Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
2079 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on South Bettis Street
12.8 mi · 15 min · South Bettis Street
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Continue on West 3rd Street
20.3 mi · 29 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn right
133 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
126 m · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1277 ft · 27 sec
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Take the exit slight right
111 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Continue on T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi · 57 min · T & C Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
101 m · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway
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Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass
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Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass
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Turn right
22.6 mi · 26 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
5 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
2728 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight right
3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on North Thompson Road
2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road
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Continue on South Bloomington Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street
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Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue
3124 ft · 55 sec · West Monroe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1849 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
7.3 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
1494 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Main Street
57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pocahontas and Bentonville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
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58.7 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Pocahontas and Sunny near Bentonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pocahontas to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 237.9 miles (382.9 km) and usually takes 04h 44m 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?
Yellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.7 miles from Pocahontas and 119.2 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 180.4 miles (290.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.5 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 7:30 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.81 one way or $63.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pocahontas and Sunny near Bentonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pocahontas and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 180.4 mi (290.32 km).
#1 Pocahontas
City in Arkansas
| Population | 6,767 |
| Coordinates | 36.2614600, -90.9712300 |
| Altitude | 92 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 383 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $31.81 | $63.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $35.78 | $71.55 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $38.85 | $77.70 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $45.49 | $90.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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