How far is Searcy, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Searcy, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 09m 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
233.78 mi
03h 34m
Flight
158.75 mi
255.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.75 mi
Kilometers
255.49 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.78 mi
Kilometers
376.23 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Tue, Apr 14, 1:39 PM CDT
Return by in Searcy
Tue, Apr 14, 5:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Searcy
2026-04-14T10:04
Arrive Bentonville
Tue, Apr 14, 1:39 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Searcy
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
Clarksville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Searcy
116.7 mi
01h 47m
To Bentonville
117.1 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SSW
Destination
77°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Race Avenue

    34 m · 11 sec · East Race Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2491 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

    2037 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway

    32.6 mi · 42 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    2355 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    113.9 mi · 1 hr 54 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  13. 13

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Searcy 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 64 West
147 mi · 63%
I 49 North
66 mi · 28%
North Main Street
17.1 mi · 7%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

US 64 West

Merge slight left

114 mi · 01h 54m

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
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+75 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clarksville
01h 47m from Searcy
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Searcy 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 Searcy to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.2 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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?

Clarksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.7 miles from Searcy and 117.1 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 75 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 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.24 one way or $62.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Searcy and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Searcy and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 158.75 mi (255.49 km).

Searcy

#1 Searcy

City in Arkansas, USA

Population23,543
Coordinates35.2506400, -91.7362500
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.736255, 35.250645)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.23 L · about $31.24
Round trip
$62.49
16.5 gal · 62.46 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $31.24 $62.49
Mid-grade $4.26 $35.14 $70.27
Premium $4.63 $38.16 $76.31
Diesel $5.42 $44.67 $89.35

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Searcy and Bentonville. The current time is 10:04:16.

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.