Sheridan, AR to Bentonville, AR is 245.4 miles and takes about 4h 20m via US 65 and I 49, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive primarily within Arkansas, connecting two points in the Southeast region. With 90% of this trip on the highway, you'll find it's largely a smooth ride, making it a practical choice for a single-day excursion. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to cover ground within the state.
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
122.7 miles from Sheridan, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 10m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 65
141 mi
2h 22m
I 49
65.6 mi
1h 8m
Sheridan Bypass
17.9 mi
20m
US 167
14.7 mi
16m
North Rock Street
2.5 mi
3m
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
2m
Southeast J Street
1 mi
2m
East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 141 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sheridan, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on North Oak Street
78 ft·9 sec·North Oak Street
2
Turn left onto US 270
0.1 mi·20 sec·West Center Street
3
Turn left onto US 167B
2.5 mi·3 min·North Rock Street
4
Continue on US 167
18 mi·20 min·Sheridan Bypass
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
15 mi·16 min·US 167
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi·35 sec·US 65
Exit 143AToward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
141 mi·2 hr 22 min·US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
9
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
10
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.
11
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
12
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Southeast 14th Street
13
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 20m driving time, leaving Sheridan, AR in the morning is your best bet to arrive in Bentonville, AR with plenty of daylight. The $36 fuel estimate suggests you'll want to fill up before departing, as there's one recommended stop, but no specific services are detailed. The longest stretch without a major road change is 141 miles on US 65, so plan your break around that. Since this is a single-day trip, you have flexibility; however, be aware of potential traffic as you get closer to Bentonville.
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 122.7 miles from Sheridan, AR, or about 2h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141 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 54 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 122.7 miles or 2h 10m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bentonville, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Sheridan, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Sheridan, AR
This is one driving day of about 245.4 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 miles from Sheridan, 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 65 for about 141 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 243.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
20.6 mi into trip|~24m in|US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North:...
7
35.3 mi into trip|~41m in|US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
6
35.6 mi into trip|~42m in|US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
223 mi into trip|~3h 52m 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
243.6 mi into trip|~4h 15m in|Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.33 one way
$66.66 round trip
$3.45/gal25.4 MPG avg86 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$3.85
$37.20
$74.39
premium
$4.15
$40.09
$80.19
diesel
$3.75
$36.23
$72.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 85.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
73.6
0
$25.77
$11.78
Efficient EV
61.4
0
$21.47
$9.82
EV Truck/SUV
98.2
1
$34.36
$15.71
Gas CO2
86 kg
EV CO2
29 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 17, 2026
Origin
Sheridan, AR
Afternoon
in Sheridan on Saturday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
66°F
Sunny
NNE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 5:35AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Afternoon
in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
4:23 PM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Sunny
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Red Flag Warning
Red Flag Warning issued October 17 at 5:35AM CDT until October 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Jackson MS
55°F
Delaware, AR
123 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
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
4h 20m 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 predominantly highway, with 90% of the 245.4 miles on major roads. You'll encounter a nearly continuous stretch of 141 miles on US 65 before transitioning to I 49. Expect a high volume of exits for much of the trip, particularly as you approach and navigate through urban areas. Surface roads make up only about 24.5 miles of the total distance.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 141 mi on US 65.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 49. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in near US 167.
Driving Effort6/10
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 245.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 20.6 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,375 ft274 ft
Total Climb
1,190 ft
Total Descent
172 ft
Highest Point
1,375 ft
~210.7 mi in
Elevation Range
1,101 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 Sheridan, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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 4h 20m. Total distance: 245.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 141 miles on US 65. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 16 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 16 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.3 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.6 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Bentonville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.
