Bentonville to Cedar Rapids: Road Trip Guide & Distance

412.8 miles 664.4 km · straight line
495.4 miles estimated 797.3 km · driving distance
9h 58min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
19° NNE bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Cedar Rapids?

The distance from Bentonville to Cedar Rapids is 412.8 miles (664.4 km) as the crow flies. Cedar Rapids is located NNE of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 495.4 miles, taking about 9h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Cedar Rapids in Iowa.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bentonville and Cedar Rapids. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Bentonville to Cedar Rapids

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 58min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 58min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 28min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Cedar Rapids

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m elevation
Cedar Rapids
42.01°N, 91.64°W
America/Chicago
247m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients