Bentonville to Newark is 241.3 miles and takes about 5h 12m via US 62 and US 65, with a fuel budget near $38 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. The route offers a mix of highway cruising and surface road travel, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. With a recommended one-day duration, you can expect a moderate amount of driving time, allowing for a relatively relaxed pace.
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
120.6 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 35m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 62
97.3 mi
1h 50m
West Robinson Avenue
58.8 mi
1h 10m
US 65
12.4 mi
20m
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi
17m
North Saint Louis Street
10.1 mi
15m
Evening Shade Drive
9.5 mi
14m
Harrison Street
9.3 mi
13m
I 49
7.4 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 97.3 mi, about 1h 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Newark, 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
12 mi·20 min·US 65
18
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi·35 min·US 62; US 412
19
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi·18 min·US 62; US 412
20
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·US 62; US 412
21
Turn right onto US 167
12 mi·17 min·Ash Flat Drive
22
Continue on US 167
9.5 mi·14 min·Evening Shade Drive
23
Continue on US 167; AR 58
2.1 mi·3 min·North Main Street
24
Continue on US 167
10 mi·15 min·North Saint Louis Street
25
Turn left onto AR 394
1.4 mi·2 min·East Main Street
26
Continue on AR 233
0.1 mi·20 sec·East Midwest Lane
27
Turn left onto AR 25
2.9 mi·5 min·White Drive
28
Turn right onto AR 233
1.2 mi·2 min·Mack Street
29
At end of road, turn left onto AR 69
9.3 mi·13 min·Harrison Street
30
Turn left onto AR 69B
0.9 mi·1 min·6th Street West
31
Turn left onto AR 122
175 ft·3 sec·North Locust Street
32
Arrive at destination
AR 122
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 12m estimated drive time, leaving Bentonville in the morning should allow you to reach Newark with plenty of daylight. The route is designed for a single day, so you won't need to plan for an overnight stay. With a fuel cost estimated at $38, it's a budget-friendly trip. Consider stopping around the halfway point to break up the drive, especially since the longest continuous stretch is over 97 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you transition between highway and surface roads, as services can be more spaced out on the latter.
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 120.6 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 2h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.3 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 53 miles or 1h 9m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 120.6 miles or 2h 35m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newark, 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 241.3 miles and 5h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 53 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 US 62 for about 97.3 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 18
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
$37.09 one way
$74.18 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg84 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$41.02
$82.04
premium
$4.65
$44.15
$88.29
diesel
$5.35
$50.83
$101.65
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 84.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
72.4
0
$25.34
$11.58
Efficient EV
60.3
0
$21.11
$9.65
EV Truck/SUV
96.5
1
$33.78
$15.44
Gas CO2
84 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Bentonville, AR
Afternoon
in Bentonville on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 5 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:45PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:44PM CDT until June 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Newark, AR
Afternoon
in Newark on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
0 mph16% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:45PM CDT until June 6 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 31 at 7:44PM CDT until June 2 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
70°F
Summit, AR
121 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 12m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is about half highway, with 49% of the 241.3 miles on faster roads. You'll encounter your longest stretch on US 62 for 97.3 miles, likely offering more open cruising. As you transition from highway to surface roads, expect more local traffic and intersections. The profile is mixed highway and surface, so be prepared for a change in driving pace as you move between these road types.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.3 mi on US 62.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 18 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 Effort6/10
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 241.3 miles you will encounter 18 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
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 12m. Total distance: 241.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.3 miles on US 62. 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.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Newark, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Newark, AR before the return drive.
