Trip from Bentonville, AR to Bryant, AR

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

Drive Time

4h 44m

Distance

203.1 mi

327 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 31m ★

6 AM

4h 45m

8 AM

5h 12m

10 AM

4h 54m

12 PM

4h 51m

3 PM

4h 55m

5 PM

5h 10m

8 PM

4h 37m

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

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Trip Overview

This 203.1-mile drive from Bentonville, AR, to Bryant, AR, is a solid day trip, estimating a total travel time of 4 hours and 44 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along West Robinson Avenue, US 65, and Walnut, with about 31% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $31, making it an economical option. Considering the duration and distance, it's perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. The mixed drive profile suggests a varied experience as you travel through the Southeast region.

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

101.5 miles from Bentonville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
West Robinson Avenue	58.8 mi	1h 10m
US 65	55.3 mi	1h 20m
Walnut	52.6 mi	1h 18m
I 49	7.4 mi	7m
Heber Springs Road	6.3 mi	9m
Mountain View Road	6.1 mi	9m
Main Street	6 mi	8m
North Thompson Street	2.8 mi	5m

Longest stretch: West Robinson Avenue — 58.8 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Bryant, AR.

Start on North Main Street

185 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto AR 102

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southeast 14th Street

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 62; AR 12

Use the right lane.

Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12

7.4 mi · 7 min · I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Exit 78 Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

Turn left onto AR 264

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue

Turn right onto US 71B

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Bloomington Street

Continue on US 71B

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

Continue on US 71B

2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit onto US 412

154 ft · 3 sec · US 412

Continue on US 412

0.1 mi · 19 sec · US 412

At end of road, turn left onto US 412

59 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue

Continue on US 62; US 412

5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street

Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec

Turn right onto US 65

55 mi · 1 hr 20 min · US 65

Turn left onto AR 66

0.2 mi · 17 sec · AR 66

Turn right onto AR 66

351 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto AR 66

53 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Walnut

Turn straight onto AR 14

6.1 mi · 9 min · Mountain View Road

At end of road, turn left onto AR 14; AR 25

6.3 mi · 9 min · Heber Springs Road

Turn left onto Simpson Road

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Simpson Road

Arrive at destination

Simpson Road

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 44-minute drive, starting your journey in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any unscheduled stops. With only one designated stop, you have flexibility in pacing your trip. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 58.8-mile stretch on West Robinson Avenue, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $31 is a good baseline, but it's always wise to factor in a buffer. Given this is a single-day drive, you can depart Bentonville and arrive in Bryant without needing to break up the journey.

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 101.5 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 2h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 45 miles or 59m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 101.5 miles or 2h 14m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 49m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 Bentonville, AR

This is one driving day of about 203.1 miles and 4h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Bentonville, 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 West Robinson Avenue for about 58.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harrison, AR

102 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Berryville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrison, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 101.5 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Top Restaurant

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrison, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Batesville, Arkansas

1.7 mi

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Huntsville, Arkansas

2 mi

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 87

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18707418704

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 203.1

Batesville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18707930997

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.5

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14797382000

Visit website

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 43.5

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14797381266

Visit website

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 203.1

Batesville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Central Avenue

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Southeast J Street

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street

Turn left onto AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

10.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 78 Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

17.5 mi into trip | ~27m in | US 412 / West Robinson Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 412 / West Robinson Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$30.67 one way

$61.35 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 71 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$33.67	$67.34
premium	$4.56	$36.45	$72.91
diesel	$5.61	$44.84	$89.68

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 71.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	60.9	0	$21.33	$9.75
Efficient EV	50.8	0	$17.77	$8.12
EV Truck/SUV	81.2	1	$28.43	$13.00

Gas CO2

71 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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

Bentonville, AR

Night in Bentonville on Saturday

Local time

11:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bryant, AR

Night in Bryant on Saturday

Local time

11:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Harrison, AR

102 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

4 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

4h 44m 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?

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with only 31% of the trip on highways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 58.8 miles on West Robinson Avenue, indicating significant portions of the drive will be on non-highway roads. This means you'll likely experience a variety of road types, from potentially faster highway segments to more local, slower-paced roads as you progress towards Bryant. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests a journey that isn't a monotonous interstate grind but rather a blend of speeds and road conditions.

31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.

24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 58.8 mi on West Robinson Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.

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 203.1 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Southeast J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

About the Cities

Starting in Bentonville, AR

Full guide →

Bentonville is a city of 51,000 people (2018) in the Northwest region of Arkansas. Widely known as the home to the corporate headquarters of retail giant Walmart, the city was noted by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the "Hottest Travel Destinations of 2012".

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 44m. Total distance: 203.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 58.8 miles on West Robinson Avenue. 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Possible but tiring. At 4.7 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Bryant, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Bentonville, AR to Bryant, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Jamie's Local Flavor

Jamie's Local Flavor

Taco Bell

Whistle Stop Cafe

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

ClipperCreek Charging Station

Red E Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bentonville, AR

Bryant, AR

Same local time

4 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 44m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Bentonville, AR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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