Origin
Bella Vista, AR
Afternoon in Bella Vista on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bella Vista, AR to Tennessee, AR
Drive Time
5h 35m
Distance
312 mi
502 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 22m
★
6 AM
5h 35m
8 AM
6h 2m
10 AM
5h 45m
12 PM
5h 42m
3 PM
5h 46m
5 PM
6h 1m
8 PM
5h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bella Vista, AR
Israyosoy S.
Trip Overview
If you are planning a journey from Bella Vista to Tennessee, Arkansas, expect a trek covering 312 miles. This trip takes approximately 5 hours and 35 minutes to complete, making it a manageable, albeit lengthy, one-day excursion. You will primarily navigate via Billingsley Drive, Cooper Road, and West Lancashire Boulevard to reach your destination. Budgeting roughly $48 for fuel is a smart move before you head out. Since you are staying within the Southeast region for the entire trip, you won't experience major geographic shifts, but the route is best suited for a single, focused day of driving.
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
156 miles from Bella Vista, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route features zero highway miles, forcing you to navigate local roads for the duration of your 312-mile trip. You will find that the road remains technical throughout, requiring you to stay alert through constant curves and intersections. Because this path relies entirely on local infrastructure, the drive feels more intimate and engaging than a standard high-speed commute. Expect a steady, winding pace rather than long, uninterrupted stretches of open road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 140.4 miles.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,210 ft
205 ft
Total Climb
289 ft
Total Descent
1,238 ft
Highest Point
1,210 ft
Elevation Range
1,005 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and US 71. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Billingsley Drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 312 miles you will encounter 13 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 (Billingsley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 78.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.7 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Billingsley Drive
Turn right onto Billingsley Drive
Navigation decision point
6
78.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
6
223.7 mi into trip
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~3h 55m in
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I 530; US 65; US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
267.6 mi into trip
|
~4h 40m in
Take the exit toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 44
Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
5
291.3 mi into trip
|
~5h 7m in
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AR 11 / Highway 11
At end of road, turn left onto AR 11 / Highway 11
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Bella Vista, AR and Tennessee, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Monticello.
Little Rock
78.1 mi in
|
~1h 26m
Monticello
267.6 mi in
|
~4h 40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 140.4 mi | 2h 21m |
| US 71 | 71.9 mi | 1h 15m |
| I 530 | 43.9 mi | 45m |
| Highway 530 | 22.9 mi | 26m |
| US 425 | 15.7 mi | 20m |
| US 65 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Bella Vista Way | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| West Gaines Avenue | 2.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 140.4 mi, about 2h 21m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista, AR and Tennessee, 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
72 mi
·
1 hr 15 min
·
US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
9
Merge onto I 40; US 71
140 mi
·
2 hr 21 min
·
I 40; US 71
10
Take the exit onto US 65
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 65
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 530; US 65; US 167
44 mi
·
45 min
·
I 530; US 65; US 167
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
Exit 44
Toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
13
Continue on AR 530
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 530
14
At end of road, turn left onto AR 11
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 11
15
Turn right onto US 425
16 mi
·
20 min
·
US 425
16
Take the exit
226 ft
·
6 sec
17
Turn slight right onto US 278
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Gaines Avenue
18
Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee Spur Road
19
Arrive at destination
Tennessee Spur Road
Trip Plan
To tackle this 5-hour and 35-minute drive effectively, try to depart early in the morning to avoid fatigue on the more technical sections of the route. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, plan for at least one dedicated stop to stretch your legs and refresh your focus. Keep your $48 fuel budget in mind, and consider topping off your tank before departing Bella Vista to ensure you have plenty of range for the local roads ahead. Since you aren't dealing with highway speeds, your travel time can fluctuate based on local traffic, so keep your schedule flexible. Prioritize navigation apps to help manage the complex turns on Billingsley Drive and Cooper Road.
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 156 miles from Bella Vista, AR, or about 2h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.4 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156 miles or 2h 45m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tennessee, 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 312 miles and 5h 35m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 140.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156 mi from Bella Vista, AR · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 156 miles from Bella Vista, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.4 miles.
Arriving in Tennessee, AR
The final approach into Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$47.70 one way
$95.39 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $52.32 | $104.63 |
| premium | $4.61 | $56.63 | $113.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.32 | $138.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.6 | 1 | $32.76 | $14.98 |
| Efficient EV | 78 | 0 | $27.30 | $12.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.8 | 1 | $43.68 | $19.97 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Tennessee, AR
Afternoon in Tennessee on Sunday
Local time
3:27 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Haskell, AR
156 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
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 35m 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 Tennessee, AR covers 312 miles and takes about 5h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, US 71, I 530. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156 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 $47.70 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 312 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Billingsley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 78.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 223.7 miles (I 530; US 65; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Bella Vista, AR and Tennessee, AR, road signs point toward Little Rock and Monticello.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 205 ft to 1,210 ft elevation with about 289 ft of total climbing.
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