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Trip from Bentonville, AR to Osceola, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 34m
Distance
379.9 mi
611 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$59
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 23m
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6 AM
6h 35m
8 AM
6h 59m
10 AM
6h 43m
12 PM
6h 41m
3 PM
6h 45m
5 PM
6h 58m
8 PM
6h 28m
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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Osceola, AR
Eren Li
Trip Overview
Bentonville, AR to Osceola, AR is 379.9 miles and takes about 6h 34m via I 49 and I 40, with a fuel budget near $56 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Arkansas, moving from the Northwest region to the Southeast. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the trip. It's a straightforward route that's manageable in a single day if you're looking for efficiency. Consider this if you need to get from point A to point B without a lot of detours.
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
189.9 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 264 mi | 4h 27m |
| I 49 | 65.7 mi | 1h 8m |
| Blues Highway | 40.5 mi | 41m |
| West Keiser Avenue | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| South Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 264 mi, about 4h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Osceola, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
185 ft
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13 sec
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North Main Street
2
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
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2 min
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East Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Southeast J Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto AR 102
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Southeast 14th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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US 62; AR 12
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
66 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
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I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
8
Merge onto I 40; US 71
142 mi
·
2 hr 23 min
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I 40; US 71
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40
122 mi
·
2 hr 3 min
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I 40
Toward Memphis
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
11
Continue on I 55; US 78
41 mi
·
41 min
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Blues Highway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
Toward AR 140: Osceola
13
Turn right onto AR 140
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
West Keiser Avenue
14
Turn left onto US 61
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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South Walnut Street
15
Turn right onto West Semmes Avenue
114 ft
·
10 sec
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West Semmes Avenue
16
Turn left
47 ft
·
3 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6.5-hour drive, aim for an early morning departure from Bentonville to maximize daylight. With a single day recommended, you won't need to split the drive, giving you flexibility. Factor in at least one stop for fuel and a break; the longest stretch without a major break is 264 miles. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach Osceola, as services can become less frequent on the latter parts of the interstate. The $56 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but always check local prices.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 189.9 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 264 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 84 miles or 1h 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 189.9 miles or 3h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Osceola, 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 379.9 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 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 I 40 for about 264 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
190 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 189.9 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 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 264 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
I 40 Truck Rest Area Eastbound
0 mi from route
I 40 Truck Rest Area Westbound
0 mi from route
MYS Marion Travel Center
0 mi from route
Ozark Rest Area – Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
White River Rest Area - Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Overlook Rest Area - Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Ozark Rest Area - Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Forrest City Rest Area - Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Big Piney Rest Area – Eastbound
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Tobo's 66 Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Big Piney Rest Area - Westbound
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Forrest City Rest Area - Eastbound
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
ONE9 Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.3 mi from route
TA
0.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.4 mi from route
QwikTrip
1.3 mi from route
QuikTrip
1.3 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 211.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street
Turn left onto AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
68.7 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
7
211.3 mi into trip
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~3h 39m in
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I 40
Keep slight right at fork onto I 40 toward Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward Memphis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$59.14 one way
$118.28 round trip
$3.95/gal
25.4 MPG avg
133 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $65.20 | $130.39 |
| premium | $4.71 | $70.46 | $140.92 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $92.42 | $184.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$59
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$84–$109
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 132.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 114 | 1 | $39.89 | $18.24 |
| Efficient EV | 95 | 1 | $33.24 | $15.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 152 | 1 | $53.19 | $24.31 |
Gas CO2
133 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Origin
Bentonville, AR
Morning in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
10:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Partly Cloudy
N 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 8:07PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Osceola, AR
Morning in Osceola on Saturday
Local time
10:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
N 15 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 16 at 8:07PM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
85°F
Delaware, AR
190 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
6 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
6h 34m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is 87% highway, meaning you'll be on high-speed roads for the vast majority of your travel. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 264 miles, primarily on I 40. You'll transition from high-speed interstate cruising to surface roads later in the trip. Given the high highway percentage, anticipate a steady pace with limited opportunities for quick stops off the main path.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 264 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 13 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
6/10
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 379.9 miles you will encounter 13 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,296 ft
194 ft
Total Climb
287 ft
Total Descent
1,338 ft
Highest Point
1,296 ft
Elevation Range
1,103 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bentonville, AR and Osceola, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock, Memphis and Saint Louis.
Little Rock
68.7 mi in
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~1h 14m
Memphis
211.3 mi in
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~3h 39m
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via I 40
Saint Louis
333.3 mi in
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~5h 42m
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".
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
Arriving in Osceola, AR
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Hale Avenue Historic District — historic district in Osceola, Arkansas
- • City Hall — listed on the NRHP in Arkansas
- • Florida Brothers Building — commericlal building in Osceola, Arkansas
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 6h 34m. Total distance: 379.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 264 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 34 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Osceola, 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. There are 34 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Osceola, AR before the return drive.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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