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Trip from Greenbrier, 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

3h 23m

Distance

191.5 mi

308 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 11m ★
6 AM
3h 24m
8 AM
3h 48m
10 AM
3h 32m
12 PM
3h 30m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 47m
8 PM
3h 16m

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

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Greenbrier, AR

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Downtown Bentonville, AR, AR

Bentonville, AR

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Trip Overview

This 191.5-mile journey from Greenbrier to Bentonville, Arkansas, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 23 minutes. The route primarily utilizes I-40 and I-49, with a small portion on South Broadview Street, meaning about 95% of your drive will be on major highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $29, this trip is quite budget-friendly for a day excursion. Given its efficiency and relatively short duration, it's an ideal candidate for a one-day road trip, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination. Both Greenbrier and Bentonville are situated in the Southeast region of Arkansas, so you'll remain within the same general geographical area throughout your travels.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

95.8 miles from Greenbrier, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 112.4 mi 1h 52m
I 49 65.6 mi 1h 8m
South Broadview Street 5.3 mi 7m
US Highway 65 3.2 mi 4m
Skyline Drive 1.3 mi 2m
Southeast 14th Street 1.1 mi 2m
Southeast J Street 1 mi 2m
East Central Avenue 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 112.4 mi, about 1h 52m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on AR 225

78 ft · 8 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn left onto US 65; AR 25

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Broadview Street
3

Continue on US 65

3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
4

Continue on US 65

1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
6

Merge onto I 40

112 mi · 1 hr 52 min · I 40
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
9

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.
10

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
11

Turn left onto AR 12; US 62

1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
12

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
13

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Turn right onto North Main Street

185 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street
15

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 3-hour and 23-minute drive, leaving Greenbrier in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight and arrive in Bentonville with ample time. Since this route is a single-day trip and heavily highway-based, you’ll only need one significant stop, possibly around the halfway point or when you feel the need to stretch your legs. The longest stretch of 112.4 miles on I-40 means you can settle in for a good portion of the drive. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $29, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before embarking on the longer interstate segments. The flexibility of a shorter, highway-focused drive like this allows you to adjust your schedule on the fly.

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 95.8 miles from Greenbrier, AR, or about 1h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.4 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 42 miles or 47m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.8 miles or 1h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 43m

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 Greenbrier, 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 Greenbrier, AR

This is one driving day of about 191.5 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Greenbrier, 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 112.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

highland region in central-southern United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ozark, AR

96 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.

Popular next leg

Ozark, AR to Bentonville, AR

96.1 mi · 1h 45m

Pacing Suggestions

Delaware, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ozark, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.8 miles from Greenbrier, 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 112.4 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

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.7

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Greenbrier, Arkansas

1.4 mi

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

2 mi

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 54.7

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Wagon Wheel Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Greenbrier, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+15016795009

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 82.1

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.2

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 164.2

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

Wildflower Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 109.5

Mulberry, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792972005

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv mile 54.7

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

The Patio Café

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 13.7

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+15013583556

Visit website

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 191.5

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 191.5

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 191.5

Bentonville, Arkansas

+18887584389

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 191.5

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 191.5

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 191.5

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 13.7

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 190.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street

Turn left onto US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street

Navigation decision point

6
169.1 mi into trip | ~2h 55m 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.
5
188.4 mi into trip | ~3h 16m in | 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
189.8 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in | Southeast J Street

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
190.8 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in | East Central Avenue

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.92 one way

$57.84 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $31.75 $63.50
premium $4.56 $34.37 $68.74
diesel $5.61 $42.28 $84.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.4 0 $20.11 $9.19
Efficient EV 47.9 0 $16.76 $7.66
EV Truck/SUV 76.6 0 $26.81 $12.26

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Greenbrier, AR

Late night in Greenbrier on Sunday

Local time

2:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bentonville, AR

Late night in Bentonville on Sunday

Local time

2:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Ozark, AR

96 mi in

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

3h 23m 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 primarily highway experience for this 191.5-mile drive, with 95% of the route on major interstates like I-40 and I-49. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 112.4 miles on I-40, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. This highway-focused profile means you'll likely experience efficient travel, with fewer slowdowns and more opportunities to maintain speed. While mostly interstate, the transition onto I-49 and the brief section of South Broadview Street will offer slight variations in scenery and road type as you approach Bentonville. The drive is designed for getting from point A to point B effectively.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 112.4 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 191.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 (US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street): Navigation decision point; at 169.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.4 miles (US 62; AR 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 3h 23m. Total distance: 191.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 112.4 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.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 65; AR 25 / South Broadview Street): Navigation decision point; at 169.1 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 188.4 miles (US 62; AR 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.4 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Bentonville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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