Trip from Blytheville, AR to Bentonville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 44m

Distance

363.3 mi

585 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

6h 32m ★

6 AM

6h 44m

8 AM

7h 8m

10 AM

6h 53m

12 PM

6h 50m

3 PM

6h 54m

5 PM

7h 7m

8 PM

6h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Blytheville, AR

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Bentonville, AR

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Trip Overview

This 365.3-mile journey from Blytheville, Arkansas, to Bentonville, Arkansas, is estimated to take about 5 hours and 40 minutes of driving time. Designed as a single-day adventure, it navigates through the heart of the Southeast region, staying within Arkansas the entire way. With a fuel cost estimated at $56 and requiring just one planned stop, this route offers a straightforward trip. The general feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, suggesting a more intimate exploration of the landscape rather than a high-speed transit.

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

181.7 miles from Blytheville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 35m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40	113.9 mi	1h 53m
I 57	74.5 mi	1h 16m
I 49	65.6 mi	1h 8m
Highway 18	50.8 mi	1h 7m
US 64	33 mi	42m
US 78	12.5 mi	14m
Southwest Drive	7.4 mi	8m
West Main Street	1.3 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 40 — 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blytheville, AR and Bentonville, AR.

Start on US 78; AR 18

1.3 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

Continue on US 78; AR 18

51 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Highway 18

Turn left onto AR 18

7.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Drive

Continue on US 78; AR 226

13 mi · 14 min · US 78; AR 226

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec

Merge onto I 57

75 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 57

Take the exit onto US 64

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 64

Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64

33 mi · 41 min · US 64

Toward US 64 West: Conway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec

Merge onto I 40; US 65

114 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 40; US 65

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec

Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49

Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71

19 mi · 20 min · I 49; US 62; US 71

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit onto US 62; AR 12

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 62; AR 12

Toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

Turn left onto AR 12; US 62

1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Main Street

185 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 5 hour 40 minute duration and turn-heavy nature of this 365.3-mile drive, starting in the morning is advisable to allow ample time. While it's feasible as a single-day trip with one stop, consider an early departure to avoid feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially since you'll be on local roads for the entire journey. A specific tip for this route: pay close attention to signage for Highway 18 and US 64 West, as these will be your primary guides through Arkansas.

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 181.7 miles from Blytheville, AR, or about 3h 35m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 181.7 miles or 3h 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 5h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bentonville, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Blytheville, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Blytheville, AR

This is one driving day of about 363.3 miles and 6h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Blytheville, 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 113.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

182 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

Bono, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 181.7 miles from Blytheville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Kream Kastle

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Blytheville, Arkansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 9:30 am–7 pm

+18707622366

Visit website

Katfish Kastle

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Blytheville, Arkansas

0.1 mi

Kowloon

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Blytheville, Arkansas

0.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18702039837

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

1.2 mi

Shadrachs Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Jonesboro, Arkansas

1.6 mi

Kream Kastle

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Blytheville, Arkansas

Hours: 9:30 am–7 pm

+18707622366

Visit website

Katfish Kastle

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Blytheville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18708242350

Visit website

Kowloon

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Blytheville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18707622828

Visit website

OMG Thats Sweet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Blytheville, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–5 pm

+18708246178

Yank's Famous Barbeque

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Blytheville, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18707622935

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18709380111

Visit website

Mae's Grill

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Blytheville, Arkansas

Hours: 7–10 am

+18707637499

Visit website

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Closed

+18709348962

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18702039837

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6:30 am–2 pm

+18709264835

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+18705303326

Visit website

The Rec Room

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 7:30 am–2 pm

+18705206006

Visit website

Four Kings Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

+18703164259

Visit website

Shadrachs Coffee

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 5:30 am–9 pm

+18705301575

Visit website

The Stem And Spoon Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–8 pm

+18703332978

Something Art Cafe

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–9 pm

+18702062715

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 181.7

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 363.3

Bentonville, Arkansas

+18887584389

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 3–11 pm

+18708194132

Visit website

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18709334604

Visit website

Grecian Steak House

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Blytheville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18707637550

AGFC Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 51.9

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm

+18709336787

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 72 and 361.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

72 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

146.9 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | US 64

Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...

147.3 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in | US 64

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward US 64 West: Conway

340.9 mi into trip | ~6h 16m in | I 49; US 62; US 71

Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

361.6 mi into trip | ~6h 39m in | Southeast J Street

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.87 one way

$109.73 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$60.23	$120.46
premium	$4.56	$65.21	$130.42
diesel	$5.61	$80.21	$160.42

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	109	1	$38.15	$17.44
Efficient EV	90.8	1	$31.79	$14.53
EV Truck/SUV	145.3	1	$50.86	$23.25

Gas CO2

127 kg

EV CO2

43 kg (66% 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Blytheville, AR

Evening in Blytheville on Saturday

Local time

8:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bentonville, AR

Evening in Bentonville on Saturday

Local time

8:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

4 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

6h 44m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' experience on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating primarily on local roads like Highway 18 and US 64 West, with Southwest Drive also playing a role. Without any long stretches of highway, the drive will be characterized by more frequent changes in direction and potentially varying speed limits. This type of routing often allows for a closer connection to the communities and scenery you pass through, making the journey itself a significant part of the experience.

96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 113.9 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 72 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 363.3 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: at 72 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 146.9 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147.3 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Blytheville, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.

Conway

146.9 mi in | ~2h 50m | via US 64

About the Cities

Arriving 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 6h 44m. Total distance: 363.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40. 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 Bentonville, 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.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bentonville, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Blytheville, AR to Bentonville, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Kream Kastle

Shadrachs Coffee

Kream Kastle

Katfish Kastle

Kowloon

OMG Thats Sweet

Yank's Famous Barbeque

Pella Cafe Greek and Mediterranean Cuisine

Mae's Grill

Chef's In Downtown Cafe

Shadrachs Coffee

Shadrachs Coffee

Shadrachs Coffee

The Rec Room

Four Kings Coffee

Shadrachs Coffee

The Stem And Spoon Cafe

Something Art Cafe

Tesla Supercharger

Tesla Supercharger

ClipperCreek Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

The Porch at Huntington Square Bar and Grill

Craighead Forest Park

Grecian Steak House

AGFC Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blytheville, AR

Bentonville, AR

Same local time

4 degrees cooler at arrival

6h 44m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Arriving in Bentonville, AR

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Are there rest areas on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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