Origin
Corning, AR
Night in Corning on Saturday
Local time
11:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Corning, 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
5h 26m
Distance
264.2 mi
425 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 13m
★
6 AM
5h 27m
8 AM
5h 54m
10 AM
5h 36m
12 PM
5h 34m
3 PM
5h 38m
5 PM
5h 52m
8 PM
5h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Corning, AR
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Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
Embarking on a journey from Corning, Arkansas, to Bentonville, Arkansas, covers 264.2 miles and is estimated to take approximately 5 hours and 26 minutes of driving time. This trip is comfortably manageable as a single-day excursion, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily via US 412 and US 62, with T & C Boulevard also part of the route. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $40, a reasonable expense for the distance. Given that both Corning and Bentonville are in the Southeast region of Arkansas, you'll remain within a familiar geographic and cultural landscape throughout your travels. The drive offers a mixed driving experience, balancing highway stretches with other road types.
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
132.1 miles from Corning, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 37m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 61.8 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 62 | 53.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| T & C Boulevard | 49.9 mi | 56m |
| West Main Street | 26.5 mi | 30m |
| West 3rd Street | 20.3 mi | 29m |
| Shield-Hopper Bypass | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| South Bettis Street | 12.8 mi | 14m |
| I 49 | 7.3 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Corning, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on US 62
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
West Elm Street
2
Turn right onto US 62
355 ft
·
13 sec
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South Missouri Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 62; US 67
27 mi
·
30 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on US 62
13 mi
·
14 min
·
South Bettis Street
5
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
20 mi
·
29 min
·
West 3rd Street
6
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 62; US 412
7
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 63; US 412
8
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 62; US 412
9
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
10
Take the exit
365 ft
·
10 sec
11
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi
·
11 min
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US 62; US 412; AR 175
12
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi
·
56 min
·
T & C Boulevard
13
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
14
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
15
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
16
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi
·
25 min
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US 62; US 412
17
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi
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11 min
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US 62; US 65; US 412
18
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi
·
7 min
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US 62; US 65; US 412
19
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 62; US 412
20
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
21
Turn left onto US 412
59 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 412
Use the left lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Thompson Road
24
Continue on US 71B
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
25
Turn left onto AR 264
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Monroe Avenue
26
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
27
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
7.3 mi
·
7 min
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I 49; US 62; US 71
28
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
29
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
30
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
31
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
32
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 5-hour and 26-minute drive, starting your trip in the morning is advisable to maximize daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer 61.8-mile stretch on US 412, to ensure you have enough gas to reach your destination comfortably. The $40 fuel estimate is a good baseline, but it's always wise to factor in a little extra. Since this is a feasible day trip, you can depart and arrive on the same day without needing an overnight stay, giving you more freedom to adjust your schedule.
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 132.1 miles from Corning, AR, or about 2h 37m 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 58 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 132.1 miles or 2h 37m 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 Corning, 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 Corning, AR
This is one driving day of about 264.2 miles and 5h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Corning, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
132 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 132.1 miles from Corning, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 412 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 169.2 and 262.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
169.2 mi into trip
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~3h 19m in
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US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
5
188 mi into trip
|
~3h 49m in
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US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
246.7 mi into trip
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~4h 59m in
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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
261.1 mi into trip
|
~5h 19m in
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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...
6
262.4 mi into trip
|
~5h 22m in
|
Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.90 one way
$79.80 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $43.80 | $87.60 |
| premium | $4.56 | $47.42 | $94.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $58.33 | $116.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 79.3 | 0 | $27.74 | $12.68 |
| Efficient EV | 66.1 | 0 | $23.12 | $10.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 105.7 | 1 | $36.99 | $16.91 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 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.
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Night in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
11:35 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
5h 26m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed driving profile, with 46% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 61.8 miles on US 412, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. Expect the road character to vary, transitioning between faster-paced highway sections and potentially more local or scenic two-lane roads as you progress toward Bentonville. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind, but rather experience a dynamic drive that keeps things interesting behind the wheel.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
33 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 169.2 miles in near US 62; US 65; US 412.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 264.2 miles you will encounter 19 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 169.2 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 188 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 246.7 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 5h 26m. Total distance: 264.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 26m 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 169.2 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point; at 188 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 246.7 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 10.9 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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