Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
37m
Distance
26.5 mi
43 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bentonville, AR
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This quick 26.5-mile drive from Fayetteville to Bentonville, Arkansas, is easily manageable within a single day, taking approximately 37 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-49, North College Avenue, and North Gregg Avenue, with a significant 71% share of highway driving. Budget around $4 for fuel for this short journey. Given its brevity, this trip is perfect for a spontaneous excursion or as part of a larger exploration of the Southeast region of Arkansas. You'll find the drive straightforward and efficient, making it an ideal option when time is limited.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| North College Avenue | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| North Gregg Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| East Township Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| US 62 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Fayetteville, AR and Bentonville, AR.
Start on this road
Turn left onto East Center Street
Turn right onto North College Avenue
Turn left onto East Township Street
Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 71B
Take the exit
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Take the exit onto US 62; AR 12
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 2.3 and 24.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto East Township Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$8.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.9 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| Efficient EV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.71 | $1.70 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Fayetteville on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Bentonville on Sunday
Local time
3:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with about 71% of the drive taking place on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.3 miles on I-49, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, you will transition onto local roads like North College Avenue and North Gregg Avenue, introducing some variation. The overall feel is efficient and direct, designed for quick travel between these two Arkansas cities.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and North College Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near East Township Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 26.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 37m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (East Township Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles (North Shiloh Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Fayetteville, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Rogers along the way.
Rogers
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 26.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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