Bentonville, AR to Trumann, AR is 328.7 miles and takes about 5h 55m via I 49, I 40, and US 64, with a fuel budget near $48 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, taking you from the Ozark foothills southeast to the Mississippi Delta region. It's a largely efficient route, making it a solid choice if you need to get from point A to B without extensive detours. You'll spend most of your time on interstate highways, so expect a fairly straightforward drive.
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
164.4 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
113.8 mi
1h 53m
US 64
74.6 mi
1h 17m
I 49
65.7 mi
1h 8m
Vilonia Bypass
25.9 mi
32m
Joe N Martin Expressway
15.3 mi
16m
US 78
12.1 mi
13m
Southwest Drive
6.1 mi
7m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.8 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Trumann, 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
114 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 40; US 71
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward US 64
10
Keep slight left at fork
212 ft·8 sec
11
Turn left onto US 64
1.8 mi·3 min·East Oak Street
12
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
13
Continue on US 64
26 mi·32 min·Vilonia Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Take the exit onto US 64
75 mi·1 hr 17 min·US 64
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward AR 226: Jonesboro
16
Keep slight right at fork
346 ft·8 sec
17
Merge onto US 78; AR 226
12 mi·13 min·US 78; AR 226
18
Continue on US 49; US 63; US 78
6.1 mi·7 min·Southwest Drive
19
Take the exit onto US 49; US 78
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 49; US 78
20
Merge onto I 555; US 49; US 78
15 mi·16 min·Joe N Martin Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
22
Keep slight left at fork
140 ft·4 sec
23
Turn left onto AR 69
2.5 mi·4 min·AR 69
24
Turn right onto AR 69S
0.4 mi·57 sec·North Ozark Avenue
25
Turn right onto West Main Street
209 ft·7 sec·West Main Street
26
Turn right onto Melton Avenue
135 ft·5 sec·Melton Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Melton Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour, 55-minute drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and avoid rush hour. Since it's a single-day trip, you can be flexible with your timing. Plan for one stop to stretch your legs and refuel, as the longest stretch without a major break is 113.8 miles on I 40. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you get closer to Trumann, and budget around $48 for gas. The route is primarily interstate, so it's a pretty direct path.
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 164.4 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 2h 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.8 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 72 miles or 1h 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.4 miles or 2h 50m 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 47m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Trumann, 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 328.7 miles and 5h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 113.8 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 183.3 — 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.
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.
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
5
183.3 mi into trip|~3h 9m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.52 one way
$101.04 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg115 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.32
$55.88
$111.76
premium
$4.65
$60.14
$120.27
diesel
$5.35
$69.23
$138.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
98.6
1
$34.51
$15.78
Efficient EV
82.2
0
$28.76
$13.15
EV Truck/SUV
131.5
1
$46.02
$21.04
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Forecast as of Jun 1, 2026
Origin
Bentonville, AR
Afternoon
in Bentonville on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 10 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 1 at 2:13PM CDT until June 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 8:17AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Destination
Trumann, AR
Afternoon
in Trumann on Wednesday
Local time
2:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
WSW 5 mph57% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 1 at 2:13PM CDT until June 1 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued June 1 at 8:17AM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
69°F
Clinton, AR
164 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
5h 55m 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 route is mostly highway, with 88% of it on major roads. You'll encounter a significant stretch of 113.8 miles on I 40, which means you'll be cruising at highway speeds for extended periods. The transition to surface roads will become more noticeable as you approach your destination. Expect a lot of exits and interchanges on the interstate sections.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.8 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 328.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
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
1,607 ft223 ft
Total Climb
577 ft
Total Descent
1,650 ft
Highest Point
1,607 ft
~47 mi in
Elevation Range
1,383 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 Trumann, 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 5h 55m. Total distance: 328.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.8 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 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 Trumann, 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 20 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 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Trumann, AR before the return drive.
