Origin
Springdale, AR
Late night in Springdale on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, 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
25m
Distance
16.6 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, AR
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Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip between Springdale and Bentonville, you are looking at a quick 19.1-mile transit through the heart of Northwest Arkansas. This short journey takes approximately 27 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via East Johnson Avenue, Spring Street, and East Huntsville Avenue rather than relying on major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $3, this is an incredibly economical drive for any traveler. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you will experience a consistent cultural and geographic feel throughout the entire route.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| North Thompson Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Thompson Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Bloomington Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| West Monroe Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 7.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on North Commercial Street
119 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Commercial Street
2
Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue
387 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Johnson Avenue
3
Turn right onto Spring Street
0.1 mi
·
36 sec
·
Spring Street
4
Turn left onto East Huntsville Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
East Huntsville Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 71B
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Thompson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Thompson Road
7
Continue on US 71B
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
8
Turn left onto AR 264
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Monroe Avenue
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
10
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Spring Street
Turn right onto Spring Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 71B / North Thompson Street
Turn right onto US 71B / North Thompson Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
13.5 mi into trip
|
~18m 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...
6
14.9 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
15.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.51 one way
$5.01 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.75 | $5.50 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.98 | $5.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.74 | $0.80 |
| Efficient EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.32 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Late night in Bentonville on Sunday
Local time
1:01 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
25m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this 19.1-mile path features zero highway miles, meaning you will navigate surface streets for the duration of your trip. There is no long, uninterrupted stretch to settle into, as the route is defined by consistent turns rather than long straightaways. You should prepare for a driving experience that feels more like navigating local infrastructure than cruising down a highway. Because the longest stretch is 0 miles on East Johnson Avenue, the drive remains active and engaging from start to finish.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Spring Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 16.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 71B / North Thompson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (US 62; AR 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
About the Cities
Starting in Springdale, AR
Full guide →Springdale is in the Ozarks region of Northwest Arkansas.
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 25m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.3 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Spring Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (US 71B / North Thompson Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.5 miles (US 62; AR 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bentonville, AR before heading back.
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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