Bentonville to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

443.2 miles 713.3 km · straight line
531.9 miles estimated 856 km · driving distance
10h 42min estimated drive time
$51 - $63 estimated fuel cost
~1h 23min flight time
163° SSE bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Bentonville to Lafayette, Louisiana is 443.2 miles (713.3 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located SSE of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 531.9 miles, taking about 10h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Lafayette, Louisiana in Louisiana.

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 Lafayette, Louisiana. 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 Lafayette, Louisiana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 42min $51 - $63 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 23min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 50min $43–$80* Budget
Train ~10h 10min $64–$186* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Lafayette, Louisiana

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m elevation
Lafayette, Louisiana
30.22°N, 92.02°W
America/Chicago
11m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 148 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 37 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 56.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients