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Trip from Piggott, 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

6h 4m

Distance

289.5 mi

466 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
5h 52m ★
6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 31m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m

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

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city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Piggott, AR

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Downtown Bentonville, AR, AR

Bentonville, AR

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Trip Overview

Embarking on a journey from Piggott, Arkansas, to Bentonville, Arkansas, covers 289.5 miles and will take approximately 6 hours and 4 minutes of driving time. This route is best tackled as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $44. You'll primarily travel on US 412 and US 62, with a portion on T & C Boulevard, offering a mixed driving experience. Since both your origin and destination are within the Southeast region of Arkansas, expect a consistent regional feel throughout your travels.

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

144.8 miles from Piggott, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

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
West Main Street 26.6 mi 30m
West North Street 25.1 mi 37m
West 3rd Street 20.3 mi 29m
Shield-Hopper Bypass 19.1 mi 22m
South Bettis Street 12.8 mi 14m
Longest stretch: US 412 — 61.8 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 16 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto US 62

0.1 mi · 11 sec · West Main Street
3

Turn right onto US 62

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North 3rd Avenue
4

Continue on US 62

0.2 mi · 18 sec · West Jackson Street
5

Turn straight onto US 62

0.2 mi · 21 sec · North Scurlock Avenue
6

Continue on US 62

25 mi · 37 min · West North Street
7

Turn right onto US 62

355 ft · 13 sec · South Missouri Avenue
8

Turn left onto US 62; US 67

27 mi · 30 min · West Main Street
9

Continue on US 62

13 mi · 14 min · South Bettis Street
10

Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412

20 mi · 29 min · West 3rd Street
11

Turn right onto US 62; US 412

436 ft · 5 sec · US 62; US 412
12

Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412

1.4 mi · 1 min · US 62; US 63; US 412
13

Continue on US 62; US 412

413 ft · 13 sec · US 62; US 412
14

Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business

0.2 mi · 27 sec · US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
15

Take the exit

365 ft · 10 sec
16

Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175

10 mi · 11 min · US 62; US 412; AR 175
17

Continue on US 62; US 412

50 mi · 56 min · T & C Boulevard
18

Turn left onto US 62; US 412

332 ft · 4 sec · Shield-Hopper Highway
19

Continue on US 62; US 412

5.4 mi · 6 min · Shied-Hopper Bypass
20

Continue on US 62; US 412

19 mi · 22 min · Shield-Hopper Bypass
21

Turn right onto US 62; US 412

23 mi · 25 min · US 62; US 412
22

At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412

7.2 mi · 11 min · US 62; US 65; US 412
23

Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412

5.0 mi · 7 min · US 62; US 65; US 412
24

Take the exit onto US 62; US 412

6.1 mi · 8 min · US 62; US 412
25

Continue on US 62; US 412

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
26

Turn left onto US 412

59 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 412
Use the left lane.
27

Keep slight right at fork onto US 412

3.0 mi · 5 min · US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on US 71B

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road
29

Continue on US 71B

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Bloomington Street
30

Turn left onto AR 264

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Monroe Avenue
31

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 28 sec
32

Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71

7.3 mi · 7 min · I 49; US 62; US 71
33

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
34

Turn left onto AR 12; US 62

1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
35

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
36

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
37

Turn right onto North Main Street

185 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street
38

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 6-hour drive, consider an early morning departure from Piggott to maximize daylight and arrive in Bentonville with ample time. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically to break up the journey, perhaps during the longest stretch on US 412. The fuel cost is estimated at $44, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Piggott. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 61.8-mile stretch on US 412, as services might be more spread out.

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 144.8 miles from Piggott, AR, or about 3h 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 64 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.8 miles or 3h 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 56m

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 Piggott, 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 Piggott, AR

This is one driving day of about 289.5 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Piggott, 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.

Downtown Bull Shoals, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bull Shoals, AR

145 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

Bull Shoals, AR to Bentonville, AR

132.9 mi · 2h 56m

Pacing Suggestions

Ash Flat, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bull Shoals, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.8 miles from Piggott, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 412 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 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

Hen House Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Piggott, Arkansas

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+18706346578

Visit website

Fred's Fish House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mountain Home, Arkansas

1.5 mi

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springdale, Arkansas

2 mi

Hen House Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20

Piggott, Arkansas

Hours: 5:30 am–8 pm

+18706346578

Visit website

Fred's Fish House

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 144.8

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704925441

Visit website

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 268.9

Springdale, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792312534

Visit website

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 144.8

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+18704924420

Visit website

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 248.2

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14797381266

Visit website

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 248.2

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14797382000

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 206.8

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Chen's Garden

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 144.8

Mountain Home, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18704246899

Visit website

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 289.5

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 289.5

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 289.5

Bentonville, Arkansas

+18887584389

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 289.5

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 289.5

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 289.5

Bentonville, 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 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 287.8 — 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 | US 62 / West Main Street

Turn right onto US 62 / West Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 62 / North 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto US 62 / North 3rd Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 62 / West Jackson Street

Enter roundabout onto US 62 / West Jackson Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
272.1 mi into trip | ~5h 37m 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
287.8 mi into trip | ~6h in | Southeast J Street

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.72 one way

$87.44 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $48.00 $95.99
premium $4.56 $51.96 $103.92
diesel $5.61 $63.92 $127.84

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: 101.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.9 1 $30.40 $13.90
Efficient EV 72.4 0 $25.33 $11.58
EV Truck/SUV 115.8 1 $40.53 $18.53

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 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 Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Piggott, AR

Evening in Piggott on Saturday

Local time

8:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bentonville, AR

Evening in Bentonville on Saturday

Local time

8:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

2 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 4m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive offers a mixed profile, with 42% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 61.8 miles on US 412, so be prepared for a longer period without frequent exits. The roads will likely shift from more open highway driving to potentially more varied local road conditions as you progress. Expect a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous interstate grind.

42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
38 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?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 23 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 62 / West Main Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 289.5 miles you will encounter 23 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 62 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 62 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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 6h 4m. Total distance: 289.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 62 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (US 62 / North 3rd Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 62 / West Jackson Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.1 hours each way, a round trip means 12.2 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.

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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