Manila, AR to Bentonville, AR is 346.1 miles and takes about 6h 22m via I 40 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $54 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving you from the Southeast region to the Southeast region. It's a predominantly highway drive that should feel straightforward for most drivers. Given its duration and the mostly highway profile, it's a very manageable one-day trip.
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
173 miles from Manila, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 22m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
113.9 mi
1h 53m
I 57
74.5 mi
1h 16m
I 49
65.6 mi
1h 8m
Highway 18
34.3 mi
46m
US 64
33 mi
42m
US 78
12.5 mi
14m
Southwest Drive
7.4 mi
8m
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manila, AR and Bentonville, AR.
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Start on West Olympia Avenue
0.6 mi·1 min·West Olympia Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto US 78; AR 18
34 mi·46 min·Highway 18
3
Turn left onto AR 18
7.4 mi·8 min·Southwest Drive
4
Continue on US 78; AR 226
13 mi·14 min·US 78; AR 226
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
6
Merge onto I 57
75 mi·1 hr 16 min·I 57
7
Take the exit onto US 64
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
33 mi·41 min·US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
10
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 40; US 65
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
12
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
13
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.
14
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
15
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Southeast 14th Street
16
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
17
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6h 22m drive, consider an early morning departure from Manila. This allows you to cover significant ground on I 40 before potential midday traffic builds. With only one recommended stop and a mostly highway profile, you have flexibility in pacing yourself. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially during the 113.9-mile stretch on I 40, as services can be more spread out on interstates. The $54 fuel budget is a good estimate to plan around.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 173 miles from Manila, AR, or about 3h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 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 76 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 173 miles or 3h 22m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 16m
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 Manila, 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 Manila, AR
This is one driving day of about 346.1 miles and 6h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Manila, 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 113.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 344.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18
At end of road, turn right onto US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18
Navigation decision point
5
54.8 mi into trip|~1h 11m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
129.7 mi into trip|~2h 29m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
6
323.7 mi into trip|~5h 54m 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.
6
344.3 mi into trip|~6h 18m in|Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.05 one way
$96.09 round trip
$3.53/gal25.4 MPG avg121 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.95
$53.75
$107.51
premium
$4.29
$58.44
$116.88
diesel
$4.80
$65.35
$130.70
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
103.8
1
$36.34
$16.61
Efficient EV
86.5
0
$30.28
$13.84
EV Truck/SUV
138.4
1
$48.45
$22.15
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Jul 17, 2026
Origin
Manila, AR
Evening
in Manila on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
92°F
Sunny
W 0 to 10 mph4% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Evening
in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
8:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
89°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 5 to 10 mph19% chanceLive 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
3 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
6h 22m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is almost entirely highway, with 97% of the drive on major interstates. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 113.9 miles on I 40, meaning extended periods of consistent cruising. Expect a high number of exits and potential merging traffic as you navigate these interstate corridors. The transition to surface roads will be minimal, occurring only in the final few miles.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.9 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 57. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 346.1 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 129.7 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,480 ft228 ft
Total Climb
1,504 ft
Total Descent
450 ft
Highest Point
1,480 ft
~259.5 mi in
Elevation Range
1,252 ft
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 Manila, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
Conway
129.7 mi in|~2h 29m|via US 64
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 22m. Total distance: 346.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 22m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 20 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 20 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles (US 78; AR 18 / Highway 18): Navigation decision point; at 54.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 129.7 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.4 hours each way, a round trip means 12.8 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.
