Bentonville to Franklin, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

410.6 miles 660.8 km · straight line
492.7 miles estimated 793 km · driving distance
9h 55min estimated drive time
$47 - $58 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
92° E bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Franklin, Tennessee?

The distance from Bentonville to Franklin, Tennessee is 410.6 miles (660.8 km) as the crow flies. Franklin, Tennessee is located E of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 492.7 miles, taking about 9h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Franklin, Tennessee in Tennessee.

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, Tennessee. 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, Tennessee

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 55min $47 - $58 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 54min $39–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 25min $59–$172* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Franklin, Tennessee

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m elevation
Franklin, Tennessee
35.93°N, 86.87°W
America/Chicago
196m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 137 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.6 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients