Bentonville to Rockford: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bentonville from Rockford?

The distance from Bentonville to Rockford is 490.5 miles (789.4 km) as the crow flies. Rockford is located NNE of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 588.6 miles, taking about 11h 50min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 29min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Rockford in Illinois.

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 Rockford. 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.