Marmaduke to Bentonville is 280.1 miles and takes about 5h 56m via US 412 and US 62, with a fuel budget near $41 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Arkansas, moving from the Southeast region toward the Northwest. Expect a mixed driving experience with a significant portion on highways. Planning for a single day is feasible, but you'll want to be mindful of the time spent on surface roads as you approach your destination.
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
140.1 miles from Marmaduke, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 58m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
61.8 mi
1h 15m
US 62
53.6 mi
1h 10m
T & C Boulevard
49.9 mi
56m
US 63
33.4 mi
47m
West Kings Highway
26.8 mi
32m
Shield-Hopper Bypass
19.1 mi
22m
US 49
8 mi
11m
I 49
7.3 mi
7m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marmaduke, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on North 1st Street
39 ft·3 sec·North 1st Street
2
Turn right onto AR 34
516 ft·13 sec·State Highway 34
3
Enter roundabout onto US 49; AR 1
147 ft·2 sec·East Franklin Street
4
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.5 mi·5 min·East Franklin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.5 mi·5 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.3 mi·22 sec·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.9 mi·1 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 49; AR 1
2.0 mi·2 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.9 mi·1 min·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.5 mi·44 sec·US 49; AR 1
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto US 49Y
0.4 mi·41 sec·West Court Street
12
Turn right onto US 412B
27 mi·32 min·West Kings Highway
13
Continue on US 412B
3.9 mi·5 min·Portia Road
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 412
33 mi·47 min·US 63; US 412
15
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft·5 sec·US 62; US 412
16
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi·1 min·US 62; US 63; US 412
17
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft·13 sec·US 62; US 412
18
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi·27 sec·US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
19
Take the exit
365 ft·10 sec
20
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi·11 min·US 62; US 412; AR 175
21
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi·56 min·T & C Boulevard
22
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft·4 sec·Shield-Hopper Highway
23
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi·6 min·Shied-Hopper Bypass
24
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi·22 min·Shield-Hopper Bypass
25
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi·25 min·US 62; US 412
26
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi·11 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
27
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
28
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
29
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
30
Turn left onto US 412
59 mi·1 hr 10 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
31
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
3.0 mi·5 min·US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
32
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi·3 min·North Thompson Road
33
Continue on US 71B
1.0 mi·1 min·South Bloomington Street
34
Turn left onto AR 264
0.6 mi·54 sec·West Monroe Avenue
35
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·28 sec
36
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
7.3 mi·7 min·I 49; US 62; US 71
37
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
38
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Southeast 14th Street
39
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
40
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
41
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
42
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 56m estimated drive time, leaving in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Bentonville with plenty of daylight. The route has only one suggested stop, so plan to be self-sufficient for the longer stretches. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as the highway percentage drops; the estimated $41 budget is a good guide. Since this is a one-day trip, you have flexibility, but be aware that the longest stretch on US 412 is over an hour, so ensure you're comfortable with that duration before needing to stop.
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 140.1 miles from Marmaduke, AR, or about 2h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 62 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 140.1 miles or 2h 58m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 50m
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 Marmaduke, 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 Marmaduke, AR
This is one driving day of about 280.1 miles and 5h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 62 miles from Marmaduke, 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 US 412 for about 61.8 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 278.4 — 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 34 / State Highway 34
Turn right onto AR 34 / State Highway 34
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street
Enter roundabout onto US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
185.1 mi into trip|~3h 49m in|US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
6
262.7 mi into trip|~5h 29m in|US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
278.4 mi into trip|~5h 52m in|Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.60 one way
$87.21 round trip
$3.95/gal25.4 MPG avg98 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$48.07
$96.14
premium
$4.71
$51.95
$103.90
diesel
$6.18
$68.14
$136.28
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 98 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
84
1
$29.41
$13.44
Efficient EV
70
0
$24.51
$11.20
EV Truck/SUV
112
1
$39.21
$17.93
Gas CO2
98 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% 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 Oct 19, 2026
Origin
Marmaduke, AR
Morning
in Marmaduke on Monday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
42°F
Clear
0 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Morning
in Bentonville on Monday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Mostly Clear
SE 5 mph0% 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
1 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
5h 56m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 drive is 59% highway, meaning you'll spend a good chunk of time on faster roads like US 412. The longest continuous stretch on this highway is 61.8 miles. As you get closer to Bentonville, you'll transition to more surface roads, including T & C Boulevard, which means more variable speeds and potentially more local traffic. You'll notice the change from more open highway cruising to a more mixed-pace environment.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
42 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.8 mi on US 412.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 34 / State Highway 34.
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 21 significant decision points across 280.1 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: near the start (AR 34 / State Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 185.1 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point.
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 5h 56m. Total distance: 280.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.8 miles on US 412. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 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 2 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (AR 34 / State Highway 34): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 49; AR 1 / East Franklin Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 185.1 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.9 hours each way, a round trip means 11.9 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.
