How far is Rector, AR from Bentonville, AR?
The driving distance from Rector, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 09m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rector and Bentonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rector and Bentonville.
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Start on Front Street
16 m · 4 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
16.7 mi · 29 min · South Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn straight
4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Missouri Avenue
108 m · 14 sec · South Missouri Avenue
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Turn left onto West Main Street
26.5 mi · 30 min · West Main Street
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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 · 12 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 · 57 sec · West Monroe Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1849 ft · 27 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 Rector 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
Turn left
58.7 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Sunny leaving Rector 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 Rector to Bentonville?
The road trip is about 289.2 miles (465.5 km) and usually takes 06h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mountain Home is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.5 miles from Rector and 144.8 miles from Bentonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 218.2 miles (351.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 71 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.67 one way or $77.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rector and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rector and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 218.14 mi (351.06 km).
#1 Rector
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 1,703 |
| Coordinates | 36.2631200, -90.2926000 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bentonville
Town in Arkansas
| Population | 57,537 |
| Coordinates | 36.3728500, -94.2088200 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $38.67 | $77.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $43.48 | $86.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $47.22 | $94.44 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $55.29 | $110.57 |
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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