Origin
Gravette, AR
Late night in Gravette on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gravette, AR to Bentonville, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.7 mi
29 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gravette, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Bentonville, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 17.7-mile drive from Gravette to Bentonville, Arkansas, will take about 26 minutes and is best suited for a single day trip. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with a portion on the Bella Vista Bypass and State Highway 72 before reaching North Walton Boulevard. With a low estimated fuel cost of just $3, this quick journey is very budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended stops, you can easily make this drive in one go, focusing on your destination. Both Gravette and Bentonville are located within the Southeast region, making for a straightforward regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bella Vista Bypass | 7.9 mi | 7m |
| State Highway 72 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| North Walton Boulevard | 3 mi | 5m |
| Northwest 2nd Street | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Atlanta Street Southeast | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 1st Avenue South | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bella Vista Bypass
— 7.9 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gravette, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on this road
57 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto AR 59; AR 72
212 ft
·
12 sec
·
1st Avenue South
3
Turn left onto AR 72
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Atlanta Street Southeast
4
Continue on AR 72
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
State Highway 72
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 49 South
6
Merge onto I 49
7.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Bella Vista Bypass
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 91
Toward Bella Vista
Use the right lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Use the right lane.
9
Turn straight onto North Walton Boulevard
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
North Walton Boulevard
10
Turn left onto Northwest 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northwest 2nd Street
11
Turn right onto North Main Street
38 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 59; AR 72 / 1st Avenue South
Turn right onto AR 59; AR 72 / 1st Avenue South
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 72 / Atlanta Street Southeast
Turn left onto AR 72 / Atlanta Street Southeast
Navigation decision point
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 49 / Bella Vista Bypass
Merge onto I 49 / Bella Vista Bypass
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
13.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Bella Vista
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 91
Toward Bella Vista
7
13.9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.67 one way
$5.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.93 | $5.87 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Late night in Bentonville on Tuesday
Local time
4:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 for the entirety of this 17.7-mile trip. Only about 26% of the route utilizes highway sections, meaning you'll be navigating more local traffic and intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.9 miles on the Bella Vista Bypass, offering a brief period of more consistent speed. The road character will likely shift from more rural or suburban to a more developed urban feel as you approach Bentonville, requiring your attention to frequent turns and changing speed limits.
Only 26% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.9 mi on Bella Vista Bypass.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 59; AR 72 / 1st Avenue South.
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 17.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (AR 59; AR 72 / 1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 72 / Atlanta Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 49 / Bella Vista Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Gravette, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Bella Vista along the way.
Bella Vista
13.6 mi in
|
~17m
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".
Top landmarks
- • Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — art museum in Bentonville, Arkansas
- • Bentonville Confederate Monument — monument in Bentonville, United States of America
- • Benton County Courthouse — courthouse in Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas
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 26m. Total distance: 17.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.9 miles on Bella Vista Bypass. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 59; AR 72 / 1st Avenue South): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 72 / Atlanta Street Southeast): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (I 49 / Bella Vista Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bentonville, AR before heading back.
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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