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Trip from Caraway, AR to Bentonville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

6h 16m

Distance

338.7 mi

545 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 4m ★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 9m

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

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Downtown Caraway, AR, AR

Caraway, AR

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Downtown Bentonville, AR, AR

Bentonville, AR

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Trip Overview

This 339.9-mile drive from Caraway, AR, to Bentonville, AR, will take approximately 6 hours and 17 minutes. It's a single-day trip, so you can easily complete it without an overnight stay. With a projected fuel cost of $52, it's an economical choice for a journey within Arkansas. The route primarily uses local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, so expect a more engaging experience than a typical interstate cruise. This trip takes you across the Southeast region of Arkansas, offering a chance to see more of the state's diverse landscapes.

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

169.4 miles from Caraway, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 20m 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
US 64 33 mi 42m
Highway 18 19.4 mi 28m
US 78 12.5 mi 14m
Southwest Drive 7.4 mi 8m
East State Street 5.7 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on AR 158

5.7 mi · 10 min · East State Street
2

Continue on AR 135

2.2 mi · 3 min · AR 135
3

Turn left onto AR 135

0.1 mi · 15 sec · West Rogers
4

Turn left onto US 78; AR 18

19 mi · 28 min · Highway 18
5

Turn left onto AR 18

7.4 mi · 8 min · Southwest Drive
6

Continue on US 78; AR 226

13 mi · 14 min · US 78; AR 226
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
8

Merge onto I 57

75 mi · 1 hr 16 min · I 57
9

Take the exit onto US 64

0.4 mi · 49 sec · US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 64

33 mi · 41 min · US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
12

Merge onto I 40; US 65

114 mi · 1 hr 53 min · I 40; US 65
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
14

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
15

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.
16

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
17

Turn left onto AR 12; US 62

1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
18

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
19

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Turn right onto North Main Street

185 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street
21

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour 17-minute duration, starting your drive in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Bentonville with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to take breaks when needed. Pay attention to road signs, especially as you navigate the 'turn-heavy local drive' segments. The $52 fuel cost is an estimate, so check your fuel gauge regularly. Since this is a single-day trip, you can adapt your schedule as you go, but be mindful of the time to ensure a comfortable arrival.

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 169.4 miles from Caraway, AR, or about 3h 20m 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 75 miles or 1h 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 169.4 miles or 3h 20m 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 10m

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 Caraway, 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 Caraway, AR

This is one driving day of about 338.7 miles and 6h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Caraway, 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.

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

169 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

McCrory, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 169.4 miles from Caraway, 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

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 24.2

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709316433

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 24.2

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709316433

Visit website

Subway

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 24.2

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–10 pm

+18709728880

Visit website

Sonic Drive-In

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 24.2

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10:30 pm

+18709357850

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 241.9

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 314.5

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour Inexpensiv mile 193.5

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 314.5

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 24.2

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 338.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 338.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 338.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

+18887584389

EV Connect Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 24.2

Jonesboro, Arkansas

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 24.2

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 338.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 338.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Craighead Forest Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 24.2

Jonesboro, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+18709334604

Visit website

AGFC Forrest L. Wood Crowley's Ridge Nature Center

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 24.2

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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 47.4 and 337 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
47.4 mi into trip | ~1h 5m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 23m 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,...
5
122.7 mi into trip | ~2h 24m 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
6
316.3 mi into trip | ~5h 48m 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.
6
337 mi into trip | ~6h 12m in | Southeast J Street

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.15 one way

$102.30 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 119 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $56.15 $112.30
premium $4.56 $60.79 $121.59
diesel $5.61 $74.78 $149.56

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: 118.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 101.6 1 $35.56 $16.26
Efficient EV 84.7 0 $29.64 $13.55
EV Truck/SUV 135.5 1 $47.42 $21.68

Gas CO2

119 kg

EV CO2

40 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 16, 2026

Origin

Caraway, AR

Evening in Caraway on Saturday

Local time

8:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bentonville, AR

Evening in Bentonville on Saturday

Local time

8:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 21% chance 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

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

6h 16m 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' on this route, with 0% highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, likely involving frequent turns and varying speed limits. While there isn't a specific longest uninterrupted stretch mentioned, the profile suggests a driving experience that keeps you engaged with the road and its surroundings rather than a monotonous highway journey. This type of drive can feel more connected to the local landscape, offering a different perspective than high-speed travel.

95% 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: 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 47.4 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 16 significant decision points across 338.7 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: at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 122.3 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.7 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 Caraway, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.

Conway

122.3 mi in | ~2h 23m | 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 16m. Total distance: 338.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 16m 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 47.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 122.3 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 122.7 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.3 hours each way, a round trip means 12.6 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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