Trip from Bella Vista, AR to Forrest City, AR

Drive Time

5h 21m

Distance

308.9 mi

497 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$47

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

5h 8m ★

6 AM

5h 22m

8 AM

5h 49m

10 AM

5h 31m

12 PM

5h 29m

3 PM

5h 33m

5 PM

5h 47m

8 PM

5h 14m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bella Vista, AR to Forrest City, AR covers 308.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Billingsley Drive, Cooper Road, West Lancashire Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.22 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

154.4 miles from Bella Vista, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 308.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Billingsley Drive is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bella Vista, AR to Forrest City, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Billingsley Drive	Unavailable	Refreshing
Cooper Road	Unavailable	Refreshing
West Lancashire Boulevard	Unavailable	Refreshing
On Ramp Bella Vista Way	Unavailable	Refreshing
Bella Vista Way	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 40 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Memphis	Unavailable	Refreshing
AR 1B South	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Billingsley Drive — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Hartsfield Lane

305 ft · 14 sec · Hartsfield Lane

2

Turn right onto Billingsley Drive

203 ft · 13 sec · Billingsley Drive

3

Turn right onto Cooper Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Cooper Road

4

At the end of the road, turn left onto West Lancashire Boulevard

0.4 mi · 53 sec · West Lancashire Boulevard

5

Turn right onto On Ramp Bella Vista Way

0.2 mi · 20 sec · On Ramp Bella Vista Way

6

Turn straight onto Bella Vista Way

4.3 mi · 6 min · Bella Vista Way

7

Take the ramp slight left

72 mi · 1 hr 15 min

8

Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

0.6 mi · 49 sec · I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

9

Merge slight left

142 mi · 2 hr 23 min

10

Keep slight right to continue on Memphis

86 mi · 1 hr 26 min · Memphis

11

Take the exit slight right toward AR 1B South: Forrest City

0.4 mi · 44 sec · AR 1B South: Forrest City

12

Turn straight onto Washington Street

1.7 mi · 2 min · Washington Street

13

Turn right onto West Broadway Avenue

0.3 mi · 26 sec · West Broadway Avenue

14

Turn right onto North Division

30 ft · 1 sec · North Division

15

Arrive at your destination

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 154.4 miles from Bella Vista, AR, or about 2h 40m into the drive.

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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 154.4 miles or 2h 40m 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 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Forrest City, 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 308.9 miles and 5h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 154.4 mi from Bella Vista, AR · 2h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Texarkana, TX

154 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

Garland, TX

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Texarkana, TX

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.4 miles from Bella Vista, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Forrest City, AR

The final approach into Forrest City, 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 Forrest City, AR.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$47.22 one way

$94.45 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$51.80	$103.59
premium	$4.61	$56.06	$112.13
diesel	$5.64	$68.63	$137.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$47

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$72–$97

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	92.7	1	$32.43	$14.83
Efficient EV	77.2	0	$27.03	$12.36
EV Truck/SUV	123.6	1	$43.25	$19.77

Gas CO2

108 kg

EV CO2

36 kg (67% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Bella Vista, AR

Afternoon in Bella Vista on Sunday

Local time

3:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Forrest City, AR

Afternoon in Forrest City on Sunday

Local time

3:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°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

10 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

5h 21m 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 Forrest City, AR covers 308.9 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Billingsley Drive, Cooper Road, West Lancashire Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 154.4 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 $47.22 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 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bella Vista, AR to Forrest City, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

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

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