Bella Vista, AR Road Trips
Bella Vista, AR serves as a quiet starting point in the Southeast, connecting drivers to 6 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 281 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Bella Vista, AR head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
351.3 mi
New Caledonia, AR
Quickest Drive
4h 6m
Cabot, AR
Plan Around Bella Vista, AR
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Bella Vista, AR
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Bella Vista, AR
Driving from Bella Vista, AR
On average, trips departing from Bella Vista, AR run 281 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 347 miles (6h), while the shortest is just 222 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Bella Vista, AR most often head toward Marion, AR (346.7 mi, 6h), Tennessee, AR (312 mi, 5h 35m), Forrest City, AR (308.9 mi, 5h 21m), Mountain Home, AR (254.1 mi, 4h 45m), and Benton, AR (239.8 mi, 4h 13m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 281-mile drive from Bella Vista, AR, expect to burn about 11.1 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 6 mapped routes leaving Bella Vista, AR and 1 routes heading into Bella Vista, AR, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 222 to 347 miles.
The longest mapped route from Bella Vista, AR covers 347 miles and takes approximately 6h. Shorter options start at just 222 miles.
The average route from Bella Vista, AR runs about 281 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Bella Vista, AR include Marion, AR, Tennessee, AR, Forrest City, AR and Mountain Home, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Bella Vista, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
30,935
Median Income
$85,932
Median Home Value
$262,400
Median Age
51.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Bella Vista, AR at a Glance
Founded
2006
Elevation
1,148 ft
Area
46 mi²
City data from Wikidata (Q815783), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bella Vista, AR
Bella Vista is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas.
Bella Vista has over seven lakes. 1 Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel, 504 Memorial Dr, ☏ +1 479-855-6598, [email protected]. (updated Jul 2025)
Gusano's Pizzeria, 19 Cunningham Corner, ☏ +1 479 876 6969, [email protected]. 11AM-11PM on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 11AM-10PM every other day. Chicago-style pizzeria and sports bar with the self-proclaimed "best Chicago-style pizza in the world". Part of a tiny chain of 8 restaurants in and around Arkansas. (updated Sep 2020)
Travel tips adapted from Bella Vista (Arkansas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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