Bentonville to Shelbyville, Tennessee: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Bentonville from Shelbyville, Tennessee?

The distance from Bentonville to Shelbyville, Tennessee is 437.8 miles (704.5 km) as the crow flies. Shelbyville, Tennessee is located E of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 525.3 miles, taking about 10h 34min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 23min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Shelbyville, 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 Shelbyville, 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.