Bentonville to Yellowstone: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1023 miles 1646.4 km · straight line
1227.6 miles estimated 1975.7 km · driving distance
24h 42min estimated drive time
$118 - $145 estimated fuel cost
~2h 33min flight time
308° NW bearing direction

How far is Bentonville from Yellowstone?

The distance from Bentonville to Yellowstone is 1023 miles (1646.4 km) as the crow flies. Yellowstone is located NW of Bentonville. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1227.6 miles, taking about 24h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 33min. Both are located in United States — Bentonville in Arkansas and Yellowstone in Wyoming.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Bentonville and Yellowstone. 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 Yellowstone

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 24h 42min $118 - $145 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 33min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~29h 38min $98–$184* Budget
Train ~32h 7min $147–$430* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Bentonville & Yellowstone

Quick Facts

Bentonville
36.37°N, 94.21°W
America/Chicago
395m elevation
Yellowstone
44.43°N, 110.59°W
America/Denver
2357m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 341 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 85 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 24.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients