How far is Prairie Grove, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Prairie Grove, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 Prairie Grove and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prairie Grove and Bentonville.
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Start on West Mock Drive
36 m · 11 sec · West Mock Drive
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Turn left onto North Mock Street
589 ft · 18 sec · North Mock Street
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Turn right onto East Parks Street
1118 ft · 36 sec · East Parks Street
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Turn left onto North Pittman Street
1567 ft · 38 sec · North Pittman Street
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Continue on East Douglas Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Douglas Street
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Turn left onto East Heritage Parkway
6.4 mi · 10 min · East Heritage Parkway
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Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Futrall Drive
1877 ft · 32 sec · South Futrall Drive
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Take the ramp slight left
791 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Fulbright Expressway
3.8 mi · 4 min · Fulbright Expressway
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 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 Prairie Grove and Bentonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Fulbright Expressway
Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prairie Grove 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 Prairie Grove to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Johnson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Prairie Grove and 18.5 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.1 miles (45.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:56 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Prairie Grove and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bentonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prairie Grove and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 28.09 mi (45.21 km).
#1 Prairie Grove
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 7,049 |
| Coordinates | 35.9759100, -94.3177100 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| 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: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.49 | $10.99 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.97 | $11.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.99 | $13.97 |
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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