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Trip from Bella Vista, AR to Batesville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 1m

Distance

215.6 mi

347 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 48m ★
6 AM
5h 2m
8 AM
5h 29m
10 AM
5h 11m
12 PM
5h 9m
3 PM
5h 13m
5 PM
5h 28m
8 PM
4h 54m

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

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Downtown Bella Vista, AR, AR

Bella Vista, AR

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city in and county seat of Independence County, Arkansas, United States

Batesville, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bella Vista, AR to Batesville, AR covers 215.6 miles and takes about 5h 1m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on West Robinson Avenue, US 65, Walnut for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on West Robinson Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.56 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

107.8 miles from Bella Vista, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 1m. Total distance: 215.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile.

Drive Character

The drive from Bella Vista, AR to Batesville, AR covers 215.6 miles and takes about 5h 1m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Robinson Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 58.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Billingsley Drive.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Billingsley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.9 miles (US 412 / West Robinson Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Billingsley Drive

Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

Navigation decision point

5
19.7 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 78 Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
5
26.9 mi into trip | ~38m in | US 412 / West Robinson Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto US 412 / West Robinson Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
147.3 mi into trip | ~3h 19m in | AR 66 / Main Street

Turn right onto AR 66 / Main Street

Navigation decision point

5
213.1 mi into trip | ~4h 57m in | US 167; AR 25 / Batesville Boulevard

Turn sharp left onto US 167; AR 25 / Batesville Boulevard

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Robinson Avenue 58.8 mi 1h 10m
US 65 55.3 mi 1h 20m
Walnut 52.6 mi 1h 18m
US 71 13.5 mi 15m
Heber Springs Road 6.8 mi 10m
Mountain View Road 6.1 mi 9m
Main Street 6 mi 8m
Bella Vista Way 4.3 mi 6m
Longest stretch: West Robinson Avenue — 58.8 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista, AR and Batesville, AR.

1

Start on Hartsfield Lane

305 ft · 14 sec · Hartsfield Lane
2

Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

205 ft · 12 sec · Billingsley Drive
3

Turn right onto Cooper Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Cooper Road
4

At end of road, turn left onto AR 340

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West Lancashire Boulevard
5

Turn right onto On Ramp Bella Vista Way

0.2 mi · 19 sec · On Ramp Bella Vista Way
6

Turn straight onto US 71

4.3 mi · 6 min · Bella Vista Way
7

Take the ramp onto US 71

14 mi · 15 min · US 71
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 78 Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
9

Turn left onto AR 264

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Monroe Avenue
10

Turn right onto US 71B

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Bloomington Street
11

Continue on US 71B

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road
12

Continue on US 71B

2.8 mi · 5 min · North Thompson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit onto US 412

154 ft · 3 sec · US 412
14

Continue on US 412

0.1 mi · 19 sec · US 412
15

At end of road, turn left onto US 412

59 mi · 1 hr 10 min · West Robinson Avenue
16

Continue on US 62; US 412

5.9 mi · 8 min · Main Street
Use the right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

0.1 mi · 22 sec
18

Turn right onto US 65

55 mi · 1 hr 20 min · US 65
19

Turn left onto AR 66

0.2 mi · 17 sec · AR 66
20

Turn right onto AR 66

351 ft · 11 sec · Main Street
21

Turn left onto AR 66

53 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Walnut
22

Turn straight onto AR 14

6.1 mi · 9 min · Mountain View Road
23

At end of road, turn left onto AR 14; AR 25

6.8 mi · 10 min · Heber Springs Road
24

Turn left onto Triangle Lane

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Triangle Lane
25

Turn sharp left onto US 167; AR 25

2.0 mi · 3 min · Batesville Boulevard
26

Continue on US 167; AR 25

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Saint Louis Street
27

Arrive at destination

US 167; AR 25

Trip Plan

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 107.8 miles from Bella Vista, AR, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 47 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.8 miles or 2h 21m 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 3m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Batesville, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bella Vista, 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 Bella Vista, AR

This is one driving day of about 215.6 miles and 5h 1m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Bella Vista, 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 West Robinson Avenue for about 58.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 107.8 mi from Bella Vista, AR · 2h 21m into the drive

seat of Boone County, Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harrison, AR

108 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Berryville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrison, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.8 miles from Bella Vista, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Batesville, AR

The final approach into Batesville, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Batesville, AR.

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

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Springdale, Arkansas

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.8

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792312534

Visit website

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 30.8

Springdale, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792312534

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92.4

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92.4

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18707418704

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 215.6

Batesville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 15.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 15.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 184.8

Mountain View, Arkansas

+18333994638

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 15.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 15.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 15.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 15.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

+18887584389

Daisy Airgun Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 15.4

Rogers, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–5 pm

+14799866873

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.56 one way

$65.12 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $35.74 $71.49
premium $4.56 $38.70 $77.40
diesel $5.61 $47.60 $95.20

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

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.7 0 $22.64 $10.35
Efficient EV 53.9 0 $18.87 $8.62
EV Truck/SUV 86.2 1 $30.18 $13.80

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bella Vista, AR

Afternoon in Bella Vista on Friday

Local time

4:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Batesville, AR

Afternoon in Batesville on Friday

Local time

4:08 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Harrison, AR

108 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

4 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 1m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bella Vista, AR to Batesville, AR covers 215.6 miles and takes about 5h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are West Robinson Avenue, US 65, Walnut. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 107.8 miles from Bella Vista, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 5h 1m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Billingsley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 19.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 26.9 miles (US 412 / West Robinson Avenue): Navigation decision point.

The route from Bella Vista, AR to Batesville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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