Origin
Green Forest, AR
Late night in Green Forest on Tuesday
Local time
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Green Forest, 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
1h 33m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Green Forest, AR
Lauri Poldre
Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
This 58.9-mile drive from Green Forest, Arkansas, to Bentonville, Arkansas, will take you about 1 hour and 33 minutes. It's a straightforward trip entirely within the Southeast region of Arkansas, making it an easy one-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate local roads like West Main Street, Eureka Avenue, and West Trimble Avenue, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $9. Given its short duration and local road profile, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
29.4 miles from Green Forest, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Van Buren Street | 32.3 mi | 50m |
| West Trimble Avenue | 11.5 mi | 16m |
| West Main Street | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| AR 12 | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| Eureka Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
West Van Buren Street
— 32.3 mi, about 50m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Green Forest, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on CR 906
20 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Springfield Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 62
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
West Main Street
3
Turn slight left onto US 62
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Eureka Avenue
4
Continue on US 62
11 mi
·
16 min
·
West Trimble Avenue
5
Continue on US 62
32 mi
·
50 min
·
West Van Buren Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on AR 12; US 62; AR 94
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
West Hudson Road
7
Turn slight right onto AR 12; US 62
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
AR 12; US 62
8
Continue on AR 12; US 62
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
9
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
For this relatively short 1 hour and 33-minute trip, you have the advantage of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid any early rush hour and allow for a relaxed start. Since there are no designated stops mentioned and the drive is under two hours, you can easily complete it without needing to plan extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you'll be relying on local roads for the entire 58.9 miles, and be mindful of the $9 fuel cost estimate. A good tip for this specific route is to check local traffic conditions before you depart, as community events or school schedules can impact travel times on these local streets.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 29.4 miles from Green Forest, AR, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 13 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 29.4 miles or 44m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 16m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bentonville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Green Forest, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Green Forest, AR
This is one driving day of about 58.9 miles and 1h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Green Forest, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Van Buren Street for about 32.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Green Forest, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 62 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 62 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
57.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
58.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.90 one way
$17.79 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.76 | $19.53 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.57 | $21.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
3:11 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
21 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
1h 33m 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 on this route, characterized by its lack of highway mileage. With a 0% highway share, you'll be experiencing the nuances of local Arkansas roads for the entire 58.9 miles. There isn't a particularly long uninterrupted stretch, suggesting frequent opportunities to adjust your course or take in your surroundings. The driving experience will likely involve a consistent pace as you navigate through communities and varying local traffic patterns.
Only 4% 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: 32.3 mi on West Van Buren Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62 / West Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 33m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.1 miles (Southeast J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Green Forest, AR
Full guide →The Ozarks in Arkansas are part of the Ozarks mountains, as well as being considered a region in north-central Arkansas and southern Missouri.
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 1h 33m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.3 miles on West Van Buren Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (US 62 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 57.1 miles (Southeast J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 58.1 miles (East Central Avenue): 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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