Origin
Bella Vista, AR
Evening in Bella Vista on Friday
Local time
5:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bella Vista, AR to Harrison, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
98.8 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bella Vista, AR
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Harrison, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bella Vista, AR to Harrison, AR covers 98.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m 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 71, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on West Robinson Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
49.4 miles from Bella Vista, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 98.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 9m drive with frequent turns across 98.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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?
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Billingsley Drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 12 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 0.1 miles (Cooper Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (AR 340 / West Lancashire Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese 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
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Cooper Road
Turn right onto Cooper Road
Navigation decision point
4
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
AR 340 / West Lancashire Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto AR 340 / West Lancashire Boulevard
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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Robinson Avenue | 58.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 71 | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| Main Street | 5.9 mi | 8m |
| US 65 | 5.3 mi | 7m |
| Bella Vista Way | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| North Thompson Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| North Thompson Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
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 Harrison, 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
5.3 mi
·
7 min
·
US 65
19
Turn straight onto North Main Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
20
Turn right onto West Stephenson Avenue
78 ft
·
3 sec
·
West Stephenson Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
West Stephenson Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 49.4 miles from Bella Vista, AR, or about 1h 5m 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 22 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.4 miles or 1h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrison, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bella Vista, 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 Bella Vista, AR
This is one driving day of about 98.8 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bella Vista, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 49.4 mi from Bella Vista, AR · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.4 miles from Bella Vista, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harrison, AR
The final approach into Harrison, 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 Harrison, 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
$14.92 one way
$29.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| premium | $4.56 | $17.73 | $35.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.81 | $43.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.37 | $4.74 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.5 | 0 | $13.83 | $6.32 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
Harrison, AR
Evening in Harrison on Friday
Local time
5:12 PM
CDT
Current temp
75°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
1 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
2h 9m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bella Vista, AR to Harrison, AR covers 98.8 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Robinson Avenue, US 71, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.4 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 $14.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 2h 9m drive. You will face about 12 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 0.1 miles (Cooper Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (AR 340 / West Lancashire Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bella Vista, AR to Harrison, 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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