Bentonville to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

189.5 miles 305 km · straight line
211.8 miles actual route 340.9 km · driving distance
3h 56min estimated drive time
$20 - $25 estimated fuel cost
~53min flight time
354° N bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Kansas City?

The distance from Bentonville to Kansas City is 189.5 miles (305 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located N of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 211.8 miles, taking about 3h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 53min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Kansas City in Missouri.

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. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bentonville and Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 56min $20 - $25 Flexible stops
Fly ~53min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 43min $17–$32* Budget
Train ~3h 44min $25–$74* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 63 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 16 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 131.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM