Origin
Bentonville, AR
Late night in Bentonville on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentonville, AR to Decatur, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
16.7 mi
27 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bentonville, AR
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Decatur, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
This short 16.7-mile drive from Bentonville, AR to Decatur, AR takes approximately 27 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily travel on State Highway 102, East Centerton Boulevard, and Southwest 14th Street. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $3, this route offers a straightforward and economical journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region, so you won't be crossing state lines or encountering a significant change in regional scenery. This trip is perfect for a quick local excursion or an add-on to a larger regional adventure.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 102 | 8 mi | 11m |
| East Centerton Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Southwest 14th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| East Roller Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 102
— 8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Decatur, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto AR 102
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on AR 102
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Centerton Boulevard
4
Turn straight onto AR 102
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 102
5
Continue on AR 102
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Roller Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn right onto AR 59; AR 102
49 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Arrive at destination
AR 59; AR 102
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 16.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AR 102 / Southwest 14th Street
At end of road, turn right onto AR 102 / Southwest 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
16.7 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
AR 59; AR 102 / North Main Street
Turn right onto AR 59; AR 102 / North Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.52 one way
$5.04 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.69 | $7.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.34 | $1.07 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Decatur, AR
Late night in Decatur on Tuesday
Local time
3:51 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The drive presents a mixed experience, with 48% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter an uninterrupted stretch of 8 miles on State Highway 102, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. The profile suggests a varied drive, likely transitioning from more developed areas to potentially more open stretches as you head towards Decatur. Expect a blend of quicker highway segments and potentially some slower, more local road driving as you navigate through various streets.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 mi on State Highway 102.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near AR 102 / Southwest 14th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Decatur, AR is easy. At 27m with 48% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (AR 102 / Southwest 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (AR 59; AR 102 / North Main 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 27m. Total distance: 16.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 miles on State Highway 102. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (AR 102 / Southwest 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles (AR 59; AR 102 / North Main Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Decatur, AR before heading back.
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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