Bentonville to Indianapolis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

496.5 miles 799.1 km · straight line
578.6 miles actual route 931.1 km · driving distance
10h 44min estimated drive time
$56 - $69 estimated fuel cost
~1h 30min flight time
59° ENE bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Indianapolis?

The distance from Bentonville to Indianapolis is 496.5 miles (799.1 km) as the crow flies. Indianapolis is located ENE of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 578.6 miles, taking about 10h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 30min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Indianapolis 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 Indianapolis. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Indianapolis

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 44min $56 - $69 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 30min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 53min $46–$87* Budget
Train ~10h 12min $69–$203* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Indianapolis

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m elevation
Indianapolis
39.77°N, 86.16°W
America/New_York
218m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 166 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 41 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 50.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM