How far is Ward, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from Ward, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157 miles (252.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
212.43 mi
03h 23m
Flight
157.03 mi
252.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.03 mi
Kilometers
252.71 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
212.43 mi
Kilometers
341.87 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 PM CDT
Return by in Ward
Sun, Apr 19, 8:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ward
2026-04-19T13:54
Arrive Bentonville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ward
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
Hartman
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Ward
106 mi
01h 42m
To Bentonville
106.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
68°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 2nd Street

    13 m · 3 sec · 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Moore Street

    1002 ft · 20 sec · Moore Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Street

    14.8 mi · 26 min · North Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto State Highway 107

    1142 ft · 25 sec · State Highway 107

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Vilonia Bypass

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Vilonia Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  7. 7

    Continue on East Oak Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Oak Street

  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 Ward and Bentonville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Oak Street
116 mi · 55%
I 49 North
66 mi · 31%
North Street
14.8 mi · 7%
Vilonia Bypass
6.48 mi · 3%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 3%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Oak Street

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 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.4 mi
157 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hartman
01h 42m from Ward
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Ward and Sunny near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212.4 miles (341.9 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Ward and 106.4 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 157 miles (252.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.4 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 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.40 one way or $56.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny around Ward and Sunny near Bentonville.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ward and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 157.03 mi (252.71 km).

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#1 Ward

Township in Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population5,486
Coordinates35.0303600, -91.9504200
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: 2nd Street (-91.950428, 35.030369)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 342 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.5 gal
28.38 L · about $28.40
Round trip
$56.81
15 gal · 56.76 L
Estimated CO2
66.7 kg one way
Round trip: 133.3 kg / 294 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.40 $56.81
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.94 $63.89
Premium $4.63 $34.69 $69.38
Diesel $5.42 $40.61 $81.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ward and Bentonville. The current time is 13:54:47.

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.