Bentonville to Clarksdale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

254.2 miles 409.1 km · straight line
317.8 miles estimated 511.4 km · driving distance
6h 24min estimated drive time
$31 - $38 estimated fuel cost
~1h 1min flight time
125° SE bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Clarksdale?

The distance from Bentonville to Clarksdale is 254.2 miles (409.1 km) as the crow flies. Clarksdale is located SE of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 317.8 miles, taking about 6h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 1min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Clarksdale in Mississippi.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. 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 Clarksdale. 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 Clarksdale

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 6h 24min $31 - $38 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 1min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~7h 41min $25–$48* Budget
Train ~6h 5min $38–$111* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Clarksdale

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m elevation
Clarksdale
34.20°N, 90.57°W
America/Chicago
53m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 85 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 21 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 98 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients