How far is Sheridan, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Sheridan, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 38m 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
245.79 mi
03h 49m
Flight
175.35 mi
282.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.35 mi
Kilometers
282.2 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
245.79 mi
Kilometers
395.56 km
Drive Time
03h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Sheridan
Thu, Apr 23, 7:56 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-23T00:17
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 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
9:22 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Sheridan
122.7 mi
01h 54m
To Bentonville
123.1 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
77°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Oak Street

    24 m · 9 sec · North Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Center Street

    715 ft · 21 sec · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Rock Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · North Rock Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Sheridan Bypass

    17.9 mi · 21 min · Sheridan Bypass

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock

    14.7 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  11. 11

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 57%
I 49 North
66 mi · 27%
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi · 7%
I 530 North
14.7 mi · 6%
North Rock Street
2.49 mi · 1%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 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
03h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+70.4 mi
175.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 54m from Sheridan
Leave By
9:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sheridan and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sheridan to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 245.8 miles (395.6 km) and usually takes 03h 49m 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?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.7 miles from Sheridan and 123.1 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 175.4 miles (282.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 70.4 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 9:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.83 one way or $65.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 175.35 mi (282.2 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

Population5,035
Coordinates34.3070400, -92.4012700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: North Oak Street (-92.401457, 34.307042)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 396 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.67 gal
32.83 L · about $32.83
Round trip
$65.67
17.34 gal · 65.66 L
Estimated CO2
77.1 kg one way
Round trip: 154.1 kg / 340 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $32.83 $65.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $36.93 $73.85
Premium $4.63 $40.10 $80.20
Diesel $5.42 $46.95 $93.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sheridan and Bentonville. The current time is 00:17:57.

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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.