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Bentonville, Arkansas

Bentonville is a city in and the county seat of Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The city is centrally located in the county with Rogers adjacent to the east.

Type CityPopulation 54,164Metro Area Population 546,725

Why go

  • City in Arkansas, United States.
  • Known for Walmart headquarters.
  • Served by Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA).

History

Bentonville is a city in and the county seat of Benton County, Arkansas, United States. The city is centrally located in the county with Rogers adjacent to the east. The city proper had a population of 54,164 at the 2020 census, making it the ninth-most populous city in Arkansas. It is one of the four main cities in the three-county Northwest Arkansas metropolitan area, with 546,725 residents in 2020.

Airports

Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) 8.3 mi to the centre
1 Airport Blvd, Bentonville, AR 72712 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 9 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines…) · direct flights to 14 destinations incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 9 airlines, 14 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

Indoor | Outdoor
Rogers Municipal Airport-Carter Field (ROG) 5.7 mi to the centre
Rogers, AR, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Springdale Municipal Airport (SPZ) 14 mi to the centre
Springdale, AR, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Smith Field (SLG) 20 mi to the centre
Siloam Springs, AR, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bentonville Municipal-Louise M Thaden Field 2 mi to the centre
Bentonville, AR, US
Outdoor
Grove Regional Airport 34 mi to the centre
Grove, OK, US
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: XNA has direct flights to 14 destinations on 9 airlines (incl. Atlanta, Chicago, Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Los Angeles…).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bentonville, Arkansas. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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