Origin
Bentonville, AR
Late night in Bentonville on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentonville, AR to Rogers, 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
15m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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Rogers, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transit between Bentonville and Rogers, this 8-mile journey is as efficient as it gets. You can expect to reach your destination in about 15 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $1, the costs are minimal, allowing you to focus on the task at hand rather than logistics. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you will notice a seamless transition between these neighboring hubs. This route is ideal for those who need to move quickly between the two towns without the hassle of a long-distance commute. It is a straightforward, practical link that serves as a staple for local travel.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Walnut Street | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| I 49 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| US 62 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| AR 12 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Walnut Street
— 3.6 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Rogers, 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
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
7
Take the exit onto AR 12
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
AR 12
Toward US 71B, AR 12: Walnut Street, Southeast Walton Boulevard
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward Rogers
9
Continue on US 71B
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
West Walnut Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto South 3rd Street
376 ft
·
21 sec
·
South 3rd Street
11
Turn left onto West Elm Street
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Elm Street
12
Arrive at destination
West Elm Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 4.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
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
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
AR 12
Take the exit onto AR 12 toward US 71B, AR 12: Walnut Street, Southeast Walton Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 71B, AR 12: Walnut Street, Southeast...
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Rogers
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Rogers
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Rogers, AR
Late night in Rogers on Tuesday
Local time
3:08 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
15m 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?
This short transit functions as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate haul. While you will spend a portion of your time on I-49, the highway share accounts for only 18% of the total distance. The remaining mileage relies on local corridors like West Walnut Street and Southeast J Street, which demand more attention than a straight highway. Your longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.6 miles on West Walnut Street, meaning you should anticipate frequent stops and navigation changes. Expect a dynamic experience behind the wheel where the pace shifts from the open flow of the interstate to the more controlled environment of city streets.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.6 mi on West Walnut Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 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 8 miles you will encounter 8 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.
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 15m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.6 miles on West Walnut Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Rogers, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Rogers, 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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