Traveling from Mountain View to Bentonville covers 168 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 52 minutes of drive time. Because this journey is manageable in a single day, it works perfectly as a straightforward one-day excursion across Arkansas. You will primarily navigate via US 412 and US 65, making for a practical trip that fits well into a weekend itinerary. Expect to budget roughly $26 for fuel, depending on your vehicle’s efficiency. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, you will experience a consistent cultural and geographic feel throughout the transit. This route is an ideal choice if you prefer a direct, highway-focused drive that gets you to your destination without unnecessary detours.
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
84 miles from Mountain View, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 412
61.8 mi
1h 15m
US 65
50 mi
1h 12m
West Main Street
29.9 mi
44m
US 62
11.9 mi
18m
I 49
7.3 mi
7m
North Thompson Road
2 mi
3m
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Southeast J Street
1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountain View, AR and Bentonville, AR.
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Start on AR 9
54 ft·5 sec·South Peabody Avenue
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Turn left onto AR 66
30 mi·44 min·West Main Street
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Turn right onto AR 66
351 ft·11 sec·Main Street
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Turn left onto AR 66
0.2 mi·18 sec·Oak Street
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Turn right onto US 65
50 mi·1 hr 12 min·US 65
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Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi·7 min·US 62; US 65; US 412
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Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi·8 min·US 62; US 412
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Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi·1 min·US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Turn left onto US 412
59 mi·1 hr 10 min·US 412
Use the left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
3.0 mi·5 min·US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi·3 min·North Thompson Road
12
Continue on US 71B
1.0 mi·1 min·South Bloomington Street
13
Turn left onto AR 264
0.6 mi·54 sec·West Monroe Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·28 sec
15
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
7.3 mi·7 min·I 49; US 62; US 71
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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
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Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Southeast 14th Street
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Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
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Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
For the smoothest experience, plan your departure to account for the nearly four-hour drive time, allowing for at least one planned stop to break up the journey. Since the trip is relatively short, you have the flexibility to start early in the morning to arrive in Bentonville with plenty of afternoon to spare. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge when navigating the longer 61.8-mile stretch on US 412, as this is where you will cover the most ground without frequent exits. If you find yourself needing a break, look for opportunities to pull over during the transition between the highway segments. Staying mindful of your $26 fuel budget will help you manage your travel costs effectively as you navigate the primary highway corridors.
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 84 miles from Mountain View, AR, or about 2h 3m 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 37 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 10m
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 Mountain View, 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 Mountain View, AR
This is one driving day of about 168 miles and 3h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Mountain View, 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 29.9 and 166.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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29.9 mi into trip|~44m in|AR 66 / Oak Street
Turn left onto AR 66 / Oak Street
Navigation decision point
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91.8 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|US 412
Turn left onto US 412
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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150.5 mi into trip|~3h 25m 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.
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164.8 mi into trip|~3h 45m 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...
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166.2 mi into trip|~3h 48m in|Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.37 one way
$50.74 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg59 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$27.85
$55.70
premium
$4.56
$30.15
$60.31
diesel
$5.61
$37.09
$74.18
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
50.4
0
$17.64
$8.06
Efficient EV
42
0
$14.70
$6.72
EV Truck/SUV
67.2
0
$23.52
$10.75
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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 14, 2026
Origin
Mountain View, AR
Late night
in Mountain View on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Late night
in Bentonville on Sunday
Local time
3:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 15 to 20 mph12% chanceLive forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
84 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
6 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 52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 defined by a highway-focused profile, with approximately 78% of your time spent on major roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel, particularly during the longest uninterrupted stretch of 61.8 miles along US 412. The transition from local roads like West Main Street onto these larger highways allows for consistent progress toward your destination. While the road personality leans toward efficiency, you can expect the pace to shift as you move from the quieter corridors near Mountain View to the more developed areas approaching Bentonville. It is a functional, reliable drive that prioritizes steady movement over technical or winding backroads.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 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?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and US 65. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 29.9 miles in near AR 66 / Oak Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 168 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 29.9 miles (AR 66 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 91.8 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 150.5 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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".
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 52m. Total distance: 168 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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: at 29.9 miles (AR 66 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 91.8 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 150.5 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Bentonville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
