Bentonville, AR to Mountain View, AR is 167.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m via US 65, with a fuel budget near $25 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. Expect a mixed driving experience with a substantial portion on highways. It's a manageable distance for a single day, making it a good option for a quick getaway or a segment of a larger road trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.9 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 48m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi
1h 10m
US 65
55.3 mi
1h 20m
Walnut
29.9 mi
44m
I 49
7.4 mi
7m
Main Street
6 mi
8m
North Thompson Street
2.8 mi
5m
North Thompson Road
2 mi
3m
Southeast J Street
1 mi
2m
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 Mountain View, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
185 ft·13 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·East Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Southeast J Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto AR 102
1.0 mi·1 min·Southeast 14th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
0.2 mi·14 sec·US 62; AR 12
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
7.4 mi·7 min·I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 78Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
8
Turn left onto AR 264
0.9 mi·1 min·West Monroe Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 71B
1.0 mi·1 min·South Bloomington Street
10
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi·3 min·North Thompson Road
11
Continue on US 71B
2.8 mi·5 min·North Thompson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 412
154 ft·3 sec·US 412
13
Continue on US 412
0.1 mi·19 sec·US 412
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 412
59 mi·1 hr 10 min·West Robinson Avenue
15
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.9 mi·8 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·22 sec
17
Turn right onto US 65
55 mi·1 hr 20 min·US 65
18
Turn left onto AR 66
0.2 mi·17 sec·AR 66
19
Turn right onto AR 66
351 ft·11 sec·Main Street
20
Turn left onto AR 66
30 mi·44 min·Walnut
21
Turn right onto AR 9
54 ft·1 sec·South Peabody Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
AR 9
Trip Plan
For this 3h 51m drive, starting in the morning gives you ample time to reach Mountain View, AR, with daylight to spare. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated at $25, this is a straightforward trip. The longest stretch without a major road change is 58.8 miles on West Robinson Avenue, so plan your breaks accordingly before you hit that segment. Given the relatively short distance, you have flexibility to depart later in the day if needed, but an earlier start ensures a relaxed pace.
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 83.9 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 1h 48m 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 37 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.9 miles or 1h 48m 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 6m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mountain View, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bentonville, 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 Bentonville, AR
This is one driving day of about 167.8 miles and 3h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
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.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip|~2m in|Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
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.
5
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
5
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
$25.79 one way
$51.58 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$28.53
$57.05
premium
$4.65
$30.70
$61.40
diesel
$5.35
$35.34
$70.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.3
0
$17.62
$8.05
Efficient EV
42
0
$14.68
$6.71
EV Truck/SUV
67.1
0
$23.49
$10.74
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 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 May 23, 2026
Origin
Bentonville, AR
Afternoon
in Bentonville on Wednesday
Local time
4:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 0 to 5 mph56% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 23 at 10:15AM CDT until May 23 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Mountain View, AR
Afternoon
in Mountain View on Wednesday
Local time
4:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SSE 0 to 5 mph40% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 23 at 10:47AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued May 23 at 10:15AM CDT until May 23 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
69°F
Harrison, AR
84 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
3h 51m on the road
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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 38% of this 167.8-mile drive is on highways, with the remaining portion on surface roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 58.8 miles on West Robinson Avenue. Keep in mind that highway driving will transition to more rural cruising as you progress. Expect a relatively straightforward drive with fewer complex interchanges compared to major metropolitan areas.
38% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 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 15 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 Effort5/10
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 167.8 miles you will encounter 15 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.
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".
Top landmarks
•Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — art museum in Bentonville, Arkansas
•Bentonville Confederate Monument — monument in Bentonville, United States of America
•Benton County Courthouse — courthouse in Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas
Mountain View is in the Ozarks region of Arkansas. Its location in the scenic Ozark Mountains of North Central Arkansas makes it a worthwhile destination and many visitors return time & time again. Being known as the "Folk Music Capital of the World" is likely Mountain View's biggest claim to fame, but many have discovered the numerous outdoor activities in the area and the close proximity to the Ozark Folk Center, the Ozark-St. Francis National Forest, and Blanchard Springs Caverns.
Top landmarks
•Brewer's Mill — industrial building in Mountain View, Arkansas, United States
•Stone County Courthouse — courthouse in Arkansas, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 51m. Total distance: 167.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (38%). 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.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Mountain View, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
