Bentonville to Franklin, Indiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

493.3 miles 793.9 km · straight line
592 miles estimated 952.7 km · driving distance
11h 55min estimated drive time
$57 - $70 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Franklin, Indiana?

The distance from Bentonville to Franklin, Indiana is 493.3 miles (793.9 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Indiana is located ENE of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 592 miles, taking about 11h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Franklin, Indiana in Indiana.

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 Franklin, Indiana. 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 Franklin, Indiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 11h 55min $57 - $70 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 18min $47–$89* Budget
Train ~11h 19min $71–$207* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Franklin, Indiana

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m elevation
Franklin, Indiana
39.48°N, 86.06°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
221m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 164 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients