Bentonville, AR to Shannon Hills, AR is 221.4 miles and takes about 3h 56m via I-40, I-49, and I-430, with a fuel budget near $33 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. While the majority of your journey will be on interstates, it's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single day's travel. Expect a straightforward drive with minimal detours, perfect if you're looking for efficiency and a clear path to your destination.
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
110.7 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 56m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
134.4 mi
2h 14m
I 49
65.7 mi
1h 8m
I 430
12.1 mi
13m
Sardis Road
1.7 mi
4m
Southeast J Street
1 mi
2m
South Loop Road
1 mi
2m
Southeast 14th Street
1 mi
1m
Mabelvale West Road
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 134.4 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Shannon Hills, 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
66 mi·1 hr 8 min·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
134 mi·2 hr 14 min·I 40; US 71
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·41 sec
Toward I 430: TexarkanaUse the slight right lane.
10
Continue on I 430
12 mi·13 min·I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·36 sec
Exit 128Toward Mabelvale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro ParkwayUse the slight right lane.
12
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.7 mi·1 min·I-30 Frontage Road
13
Turn right
435 ft·19 sec
14
Turn right
195 ft·8 sec
15
Turn straight onto Mabelvale West Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Mabelvale West Road
16
Turn slight right
130 ft·5 sec
17
Turn straight onto South Loop Road
1.0 mi·2 min·South Loop Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto Alexander Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Alexander Road
19
Turn right onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi·4 min·Sardis Road
20
Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
31 ft·1 sec·Tall Pine Drive
21
Arrive at destination
Tall Pine Drive
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 56m duration, this trip is easily achievable in a single day. Aim to depart mid-morning to avoid the earliest rush hour and allow for a leisurely arrival. The longest stretch without an exit is over 134 miles on I-40, so be sure to fuel up before embarking on that segment. With only one recommended stop, you have plenty of flexibility to adjust your timing or add an impromptu break if needed. Plan your fuel stops strategically, keeping in mind the $33 estimated cost.
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 110.7 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 1h 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.4 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 49 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.7 miles or 1h 56m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shannon Hills, 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 221.4 miles and 3h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 134.4 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 216.3 — 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.
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.
6
68.7 mi into trip|~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
6
203.7 mi into trip|~3h 29m in
Take the exit toward I 430: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 430: Texarkana
8
216.3 mi into trip|~3h 44m in
Take the exit toward Mabelvale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 128
Toward Mabelvale West Road, Otter Creek Road, B...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.03 one way
$68.06 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$37.64
$75.28
premium
$4.65
$40.51
$81.01
diesel
$5.35
$46.63
$93.27
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.4
0
$23.25
$10.63
Efficient EV
55.4
0
$19.37
$8.86
EV Truck/SUV
88.6
1
$31.00
$14.17
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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 May 22, 2026
Origin
Bentonville, AR
Afternoon
in Bentonville on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 mph28% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:43PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
Destination
Shannon Hills, AR
Afternoon
in Shannon Hills on Wednesday
Local time
2:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
WNW 5 mph55% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued May 22 at 4:43PM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA
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
2 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
3h 56m 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?
This drive is heavily focused on the highway, with 96% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-40, I-49, and I-430. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a substantial stretch of 134.4 miles on I-40 without needing to exit. The road profile is predominantly highway, meaning smooth sailing and higher speeds are the norm. Expect a straightforward driving experience that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B efficiently.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.4 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 12 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 221.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 1.8 miles (AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,648 ft274 ft
Total Climb
682 ft
Total Descent
1,645 ft
Highest Point
1,648 ft
~47.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,374 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bentonville, AR to Shannon Hills, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
68.7 mi in|~1h 14m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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 3h 56m. Total distance: 221.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 134.4 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 18 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.
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 1.8 miles (AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 68.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Shannon Hills, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
