How far is Waldron, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Waldron, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
126.82 mi
02h 12m
Flight
102.09 mi
164.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.09 mi
Kilometers
164.29 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.82 mi
Kilometers
204.1 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Tue, May 5, 2:56 AM CDT
Return by in Waldron
Tue, May 5, 5:08 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldron
2026-05-05T00:44
Arrive Bentonville
Tue, May 5, 2:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldron
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Rudy
AR

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

From Waldron
63.3 mi
01h 06m
To Bentonville
63.6 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Danville Road

    39 m · 7 sec · Danville Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    40.3 mi · 51 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward 540 North

    12 mi · 14 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1.2 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldron 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
13 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 49 North
66.3 mi · 52%
South Main Street
40.3 mi · 32%
540 North
12 mi · 9%
I 40 East
4.59 mi · 4%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 49 North

Continue straight

46.4 mi · 00h 47m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.7 mi
102.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rudy
01h 06m from Waldron
Leave By
2:06 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waldron and 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 Waldron to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 126.8 miles (204.1 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Rudy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Waldron and 63.6 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 102.1 miles (164.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.97 one way or $33.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waldron and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldron and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 102.09 mi (164.29 km).

Waldron

#1 Waldron

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,335
Coordinates34.8984300, -94.0907600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Danville Road (-94.090759, 34.898457)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.48 gal
16.94 L · about $16.97
Round trip
$33.93
8.96 gal · 33.88 L
Estimated CO2
39.8 kg one way
Round trip: 79.6 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.97 $33.93
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.08 $38.16
Premium $4.63 $20.72 $41.44
Diesel $5.42 $24.26 $48.52

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldron and Bentonville. The current time is 00:44:25.

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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.