Traveling from Bono to Bentonville covers 256.7 miles across Arkansas, typically requiring about 5 hours and 24 minutes behind the wheel. Because this journey is manageable within a single day, you can easily complete it in one go without the need for an overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via US 412, US 62, and US 63, making this a straightforward highway-focused drive. Budgeting approximately $39 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the transition between these two points offers a consistent regional experience as you cross the state.
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
128.4 miles from Bono, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 39m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
61.8 mi
1h 15m
US 62
53.6 mi
1h 10m
US 63
51.1 mi
1h 9m
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi
56m
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi
22m
I 49
7.3 mi
7m
Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
6m
North Thompson Road
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bono, AR and Bentonville, AR.
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Start on US 63B
1.6 mi·2 min·US 63B
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At end of road, turn right onto US 63
51 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 63
3
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft·5 sec·US 62; US 412
4
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi·1 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
5
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft·13 sec·US 62; US 412
6
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
7
Take the exit
365 ft·10 sec
8
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi·11 min·US 62; US 412; AR 175
9
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·T & C Boulevard
10
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft·4 sec·Shield-Hopper Highway
11
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi·6 min·Shied-Hopper Bypass
12
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi·22 min·Shield-Hopper Bypass
13
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi·25 min·US 62; US 412
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
15
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
16
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
17
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 412
59 mi·1 hr 10 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
3.0 mi·5 min·US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi·3 min·North Thompson Road
21
Continue on US 71B
1.0 mi·1 min·South Bloomington Street
22
Turn left onto AR 264
0.6 mi·54 sec·West Monroe Avenue
23
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·28 sec
24
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
7.3 mi·7 min·I 49; US 62; US 71
25
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
26
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Southeast 14th Street
27
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
28
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
29
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
30
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 5-hour and 24-minute travel time, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid fatigue and maintain a steady pace across the 256.7-mile distance. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the longest 61.8-mile stretch on US 412, ensuring you have enough to comfortably reach your next fuel-up point. Since this route is designed for a single day of travel, the primary advantage is your flexibility to adjust your departure time based on local traffic conditions. Prioritize consistent rest intervals to ensure you arrive in Bentonville feeling sharp and ready for your destination.
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 128.4 miles from Bono, AR, or about 2h 39m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 56 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 128.4 miles or 2h 39m 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 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bentonville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bono, 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 Bono, AR
This is one driving day of about 256.7 miles and 5h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Bono, 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 US 412 for about 61.8 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 161.7 and 255 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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161.7 mi into trip|~3h 17m in|US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
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180.5 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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239.3 mi into trip|~4h 57m in|US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
253.6 mi into trip|~5h 17m in|US 62; AR 12
Take the exit onto US 62; AR 12 toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Sou...
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255 mi into trip|~5h 20m in|Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$38.77 one way
$77.54 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg90 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$42.56
$85.12
premium
$4.56
$46.07
$92.15
diesel
$5.61
$56.68
$113.35
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
77
0
$26.95
$12.32
Efficient EV
64.2
0
$22.46
$10.27
EV Truck/SUV
102.7
1
$35.94
$16.43
Gas CO2
90 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Bono, AR
Night
in Bono on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Night
in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
11:39 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
3 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
5h 24m 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?
Expect a drive that leans heavily into highway travel, with 68% of your journey spent on major routes. You will settle into a steady rhythm, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 61.8 miles along US 412. The road personality balances fast-paced highway sections with the flow of US 62 and US 63, keeping the drive functional and efficient. While you won't encounter significant technical challenges, the transition between these highway segments defines the character of the trek. You should feel comfortable settling into the flow of traffic as you traverse these primary Arkansas thoroughfares.
68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.8 mi on US 412.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and US 62. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 161.7 miles in near US 62; US 65; US 412.
Driving Effort6/10
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 256.7 miles you will encounter 18 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: at 161.7 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 180.5 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 239.3 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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".
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 24m. Total distance: 256.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.8 miles on US 412. 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 161.7 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 180.5 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 239.3 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 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.
