How far is West Crossett, AR from Bentonville, AR?

The driving distance from West Crossett, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
345.77 mi
06h 12m
Flight
256.24 mi
412.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
256.24 mi
Kilometers
412.38 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
345.77 mi
Kilometers
556.47 km
Drive Time
06h 12m

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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 06h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Return by in West Crossett
Thu, Apr 23, 8:28 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Crossett
2026-04-22T20:03
Arrive Bentonville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:16 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:12 PM to 1:42 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Crossett
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Menifee
AR

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

From West Crossett
173 mi
03h 06m
To Bentonville
172.8 mi
03h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Crossett and Bentonville.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  2. 2

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    41.4 mi · 49 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    26.9 mi · 28 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    16.8 mi · 17 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

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

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    140.7 mi · 2 hr 22 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  15. 15

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
141 mi · 41%
I 49 North
66 mi · 19%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
48 mi · 14%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 7%
Highway 11
1.72 mi
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 12m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+89.5 mi
256.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Menifee
03h 06m from West Crossett
Leave By
11:36 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving West Crossett and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from West Crossett to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 345.8 miles (556.5 km) and usually takes 06h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Menifee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173 miles from West Crossett and 172.8 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 256.3 miles (412.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 89.5 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.20 one way or $92.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 108.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around West Crossett and Partly Sunny near Bentonville.

Stop Ideas Near Menifee

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Menifee, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Menifee.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

90 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Crossett and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 256.24 mi (412.38 km).

West Crossett

#1 West Crossett

Census-designated place in Ashley County, Arkansas

Population1,256
Coordinates33.1409600, -91.9940200
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: West Crossett (-91.99402, 33.14096)
End: Bentonville (-94.20882, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 556 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.2 gal
46.19 L · about $46.20
Round trip
$92.40
24.4 gal · 92.38 L
Estimated CO2
108.4 kg one way
Round trip: 216.8 kg / 478 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $46.20 $92.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $51.96 $103.92
Premium $4.63 $56.43 $112.85
Diesel $5.42 $66.06 $132.13

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 West Crossett and Bentonville. The current time is 20:03:45.

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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.