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Trip from Bella Vista, AR to Tennessee, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 35m

Distance

312 mi

502 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 22m ★
6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bella Vista, AR, AR

Bella Vista, AR

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a journey from Bella Vista to Tennessee, Arkansas, expect a trek covering 312 miles. This trip takes approximately 5 hours and 35 minutes to complete, making it a manageable, albeit lengthy, one-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Billingsley Drive, Cooper Road, and West Lancashire Boulevard to reach your destination. Budgeting roughly $48 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. Since you are staying within the Southeast region for the entire trip, you won't experience major geographic shifts, but the route is best suited for a single, focused day of driving.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

156 miles from Bella Vista, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 140.4 mi 2h 21m
US 71 71.9 mi 1h 15m
I 530 43.9 mi 45m
Highway 530 22.9 mi 26m
US 425 15.7 mi 20m
US 65 4.6 mi 6m
Bella Vista Way 4.3 mi 6m
West Gaines Avenue 2.6 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 140.4 mi, about 2h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista, AR and Tennessee, AR.

1

Start on Hartsfield Lane

305 ft · 14 sec · Hartsfield Lane
2

Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

205 ft · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive
3

Turn right onto Cooper Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Cooper Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto AR 340

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West Lancashire Boulevard
5

Turn right onto On Ramp Bella Vista Way

0.2 mi · 19 sec · On Ramp Bella Vista Way
6

Turn straight onto US 71

4.3 mi · 6 min · Bella Vista Way
7

Take the ramp onto US 71

72 mi · 1 hr 15 min · US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
9

Merge onto I 40; US 71

140 mi · 2 hr 21 min · I 40; US 71
10

Take the exit onto US 65

4.6 mi · 6 min · US 65
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

44 mi · 45 min · I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 52 sec
Exit 44 Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
13

Continue on AR 530

23 mi · 26 min · Highway 530
14

At end of road, turn left onto AR 11

2.0 mi · 2 min · Highway 11
15

Turn right onto US 425

16 mi · 20 min · US 425
16

Take the exit

226 ft · 6 sec
17

Turn slight right onto US 278

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Gaines Avenue
18

Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Tennessee Spur Road
19

Arrive at destination

Tennessee Spur Road

Trip Plan

To tackle this 5-hour and 35-minute drive effectively, try to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue on the more technical sections of the route. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Keep your $48 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before departing Bella Vista to ensure you have plenty of range for the local roads ahead. Since you aren't dealing with highway speeds, your travel time can fluctuate based on local traffic, so keep your schedule flexible. Prioritize navigation apps to help manage the complex turns on Billingsley Drive and Cooper Road.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 156 miles from Bella Vista, AR, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.4 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 69 miles or 1h 17m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 156 miles or 2h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 28m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tennessee, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bella Vista, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bella Vista, AR

This is one driving day of about 312 miles and 5h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Bella Vista, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 140.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

156 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Delaware, AR to Tennessee, AR

178.6 mi · 3h 21m

Pacing Suggestions

Alma, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ola, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 156 miles from Bella Vista, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Grider Field Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.4

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18705364293

Visit website

Leon's Catfish & Shrimp Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 267.4

Pine Bluff, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+18708793150

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 111.4

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 291.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Billingsley Drive

Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

Navigation decision point

6
78.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
6
223.7 mi into trip | ~3h 55m in | I 530; US 65; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
267.6 mi into trip | ~4h 40m in

Take the exit toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 44 Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
5
291.3 mi into trip | ~5h 7m in | AR 11 / Highway 11

At end of road, turn left onto AR 11 / Highway 11

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.12 one way

$94.24 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 109 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $51.73 $103.45
premium $4.56 $56.00 $112.00
diesel $5.61 $68.89 $137.77

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 109.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 93.6 1 $32.76 $14.98
Efficient EV 78 0 $27.30 $12.48
EV Truck/SUV 124.8 1 $43.68 $19.97

Gas CO2

109 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bella Vista, AR

Evening in Bella Vista on Saturday

Local time

8:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tennessee, AR

Evening in Tennessee on Saturday

Local time

8:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Delaware, AR

156 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

3 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 35m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, forcing you to navigate local roads for the duration of your 312-mile trip. You will find that the road remains technical throughout, requiring you to stay alert through constant curves and intersections. Because this path relies entirely on local infrastructure, the drive feels more intimate and engaging than a standard high-speed commute. Expect a steady, winding pace rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.4 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 71. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Billingsley Drive.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 312 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Billingsley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 78.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.7 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,210 ft 205 ft

Total Climb

289 ft

Total Descent

1,238 ft

Highest Point

1,210 ft

Elevation Range

1,005 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Bella Vista, AR and Tennessee, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Monticello.

Little Rock

78.1 mi in | ~1h 26m

Monticello

267.6 mi in | ~4h 40m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 35m. Total distance: 312 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 140.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Billingsley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 78.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.7 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Tennessee, AR before the return drive.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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