Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
75.1 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
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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Kibler, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
This straightforward 75.1-mile drive from Bentonville, AR, to Kibler, AR, is easily completed in about 1 hour and 25 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-49, this route is a perfect candidate for a single-day trip with no need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost is around $11, making it an economical choice for a short journey within the Southeast region. Given its efficiency and highway-focused nature, you'll find this drive smooth and direct, ideal for getting from point A to point B without much fuss.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 65.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| Henry Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Kibler Highway | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Marsha Woolly Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I 40 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Kibler, AR.
Start on North Main Street
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Turn left onto AR 102
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 40; US 71
Take the exit onto US 71
Turn right onto US 71B; AR 162
Turn left onto US 64; AR 162
Turn right onto AR 162
Continue on AR 162
Continue on AR 162
Turn left onto Thornhill Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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.
A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 49 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$11.34 one way
$22.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $12.45 | $24.90 |
| premium | $4.56 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.89 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bentonville on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
Destination
Late night in Kibler on Tuesday
Local time
4:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
72°F
Fayetteville, AR
38 mi in
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a largely highway-focused experience, with 90% of the journey on major roads like I-49. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 65.7 miles on I-49, providing a consistent driving pace. The route begins with Henry Street before merging onto the interstate. As you progress, the drive remains predominantly on high-speed roads, offering a predictable and efficient path towards Kibler.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and Henry Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.
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 75.1 miles you will encounter 11 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bentonville, AR to Kibler, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the start, right off the route
Bentonville, AR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-21:00; Su 07:00-14:00
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Fayetteville, AR
Cuisine: donut
Visit websiteCafe
Early in the drive, right off the route
Fayetteville, AR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Hours: 05:30-22:00
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, right off the route
Cuisine: sandwich
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Rogers, AR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Visit websiteCafe
Near the start, short detour
Bentonville, AR
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Restaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Rogers, AR
Cuisine: american;barbecue;grill
Hours: Mo-Th 15:00-22:00; Fr 15:00-23:00; Sa 11...
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Fayetteville, AR
Cuisine: chinese
Hours: 11:00-21:00; Tu closed
Visit websiteRestaurant
Early in the drive, right off the route
Cuisine: barbecue
Hours: 11:00-21:00
Visit websiteRestaurant
Near the start, right off the route
Bentonville, AR
Cuisine: crepe
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the start, right off the route
Rogers, AR
Cuisine: chicken
Hours: Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su...
Visit websiteFast_food
Early in the drive, right off the route
Springdale, AR
Cuisine: burger
Hours: 24/7
Visit websiteCamp_site
Near the end, short detour
Alma, AR
Visit websiteAttraction
Near the end, short detour
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Alma, AR
Park
Near the start, short detour
Park
Later in the drive, short detour
Place_of_worship
Near the start, right off the route
Memorial
Near the end, short detour
Artwork
Early in the drive, short detour
District
Early in the drive, short detour
District
Early in the drive, short detour
Yes
Early in the drive, ~9 min detour
Camp_site
Near the end, short detour
Alma, AR
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Bentonville, AR
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Bentonville, AR
Visit websiteHotel
Near the start, short detour
Bentonville, AR
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 25m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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