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

The driving distance from West Memphis, AR to Bentonville, AR is about 334.2 miles (537.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241 miles (387.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 51m 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
334.24 mi
04h 55m
Flight
240.99 mi
387.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.99 mi
Kilometers
387.84 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
334.24 mi
Kilometers
537.9 km
Drive Time
04h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bentonville
Fri, May 15, 10:03 AM CDT
Return by in West Memphis
Fri, May 15, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Memphis
2026-05-15T05:07
Arrive Bentonville
Fri, May 15, 10:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 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
7:08 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Memphis
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
Plumerville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From West Memphis
166.9 mi
02h 27m
To Bentonville
167.3 mi
02h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Friday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, May 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    6 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Broadway Boulevard

    6.1 mi · 9 min · East Broadway Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right

    775 ft · 18 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1982 ft · 48 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    258.2 mi · 4 hr 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    46.4 mi · 47 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    19.3 mi · 21 min

  9. 9

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

    1494 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Southeast J Street

    1 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Central Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    57 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Memphis 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
4.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Broadway Boulevard
265 mi · 79%
I 49 North
66 mi · 20%
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
Southeast J Street
1.03 mi
East Central Avenue
0.69 mi
US 62 East
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

East Broadway Boulevard

Merge slight left

258 mi · 04h 21m

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 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+93.2 mi
241 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plumerville
02h 27m from West Memphis
Leave By
7:08 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving West Memphis and 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 West Memphis to Bentonville?

The road trip is about 334.2 miles (537.9 km) and usually takes 04h 55m 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?

Plumerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 166.9 miles from West Memphis and 167.3 miles from Bentonville.

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

The direct path is about 241 miles (387.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 93.2 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 7:08 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $44.69 one way or $89.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 104.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around West Memphis and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bentonville.

Stop Ideas Near Plumerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Plumerville, 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 Plumerville.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 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 Memphis and Bentonville. Straight-line distance: 240.99 mi (387.84 km).

West Memphis

#1 West Memphis

City in Arkansas, United States

Population24,158
Coordinates35.1464800, -90.1845400
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Bentonville

#2 Bentonville

Town in Arkansas

Population57,537
Coordinates36.3728500, -94.2088200
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Avenue (-90.184505, 35.146511)
End: North Main Street (-94.208842, 36.37285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 538 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.8 gal
44.65 L · about $44.69
Round trip
$89.37
23.6 gal · 89.3 L
Estimated CO2
104.9 kg one way
Round trip: 209.7 kg / 462 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $44.69 $89.37
Mid-grade $4.26 $50.26 $100.51
Premium $4.63 $54.58 $109.15
Diesel $5.42 $63.90 $127.79

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between West Memphis and Bentonville. The current time is 05:07:26.

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.