How far is Southside, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Southside, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m 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
205.79 mi
04h 10m
Flight
151.78 mi
244.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.78 mi
Kilometers
244.26 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.79 mi
Kilometers
331.19 km
Drive Time
04h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 AM CDT
Return by in Southside
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southside
2026-04-17T20:38
Arrive Bentonville
Sat, Apr 18, 12:49 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southside
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
Western Grove
AR

Human settlement in Newton County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Southside
102.7 mi
02h 05m
To Bentonville
103.1 mi
02h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Batesville Boulevard

    108 m · 8 sec · Batesville Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Camp Tahkodah Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Camp Tahkodah Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Locust Grove Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Locust Grove Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Locust Grove Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Locust Grove Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Heber Springs Road

    1857 ft · 33 sec · Heber Springs Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Mountain View Road

    6.1 mi · 9 min · Mountain View Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto East Main Street

    36.8 mi · 55 min · East Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    15.8 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Main Street

    107 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    894 ft · 18 sec · Oak Street

  11. 11

    Turn right

    50 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    6.1 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2728 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    3 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Continue on North Thompson Road

    2 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South Bloomington Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Bloomington Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

    3124 ft · 55 sec · West Monroe Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1849 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  22. 22

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Southside and Bentonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
27 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
52.6 mi · 26%
Oak Street
14.8 mi · 7%
West Monroe Avenue
8.26 mi · 4%
Mountain View Road
6.1 mi · 3%
Locust Grove Road
5.98 mi · 3%
Camp Tahkodah Road
2.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 10m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+54 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Western Grove
02h 05m from Southside
Leave By
8:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Southside and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Southside to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 205.8 miles (331.2 km) and usually takes 04h 10m 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?

Western Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.7 miles from Southside and 103.1 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 54 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 8:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.49 one way or $54.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southside and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 151.78 mi (244.26 km).

Southside

#1 Southside

Human settlement in Arkansas, United States of America

Population3,990
Coordinates35.6984100, -91.6234700
Altitude109
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: US 167 (-91.623382, 35.698462)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.26 gal
27.49 L · about $27.49
Round trip
$54.99
14.52 gal · 54.98 L
Estimated CO2
64.5 kg one way
Round trip: 129 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.49 $54.99
Mid-grade $4.26 $30.92 $61.84
Premium $4.63 $33.58 $67.16
Diesel $5.42 $39.31 $78.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Southside and Bentonville. The current time is 20:38:42.

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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.