Origin
Bella Vista, AR
Evening in Bella Vista on Friday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bella Vista, AR to Arkadelphia, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 47m
Distance
259.8 mi
418 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 35m
★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 57m
12 PM
4h 55m
3 PM
4h 59m
5 PM
5h 14m
8 PM
4h 40m
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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Arkadelphia, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bella Vista, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 259.8 miles and takes about 4h 47m 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 $39.24 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
129.9 miles from Bella Vista, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 47m. Total distance: 259.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 47m drive with frequent turns across 259.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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.
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 4h 47m 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 Arkadelphia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Billingsley Drive | — | — |
| Cooper Road | — | — |
| West Lancashire Boulevard | — | — |
| On Ramp Bella Vista Way | — | — |
| Bella Vista Way | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| US 64 | — | — |
| West Main Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Billingsley Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bella Vista, AR and Arkadelphia, 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
65 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 64
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 64
11
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
12
Continue on West Main Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
13
Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Arkansas Avenue
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North State Highway 7
15
Continue on AR 7 South
14 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 7 South
16
Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
17
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
18
Turn left onto South State Highway 7
45 mi
·
50 min
·
South State Highway 7
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass
223 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hot Springs Bypass
20
Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hot Springs Bypass
21
Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
22
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
23
Keep slight left
82 ft
·
9 sec
24
Turn left onto Malvern Avenue
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Malvern Avenue
25
Continue on Malvern Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Malvern Road
26
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
27
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
19 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
29
Keep slight left to continue on AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
135 ft
·
8 sec
·
AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
30
Turn left onto Valley Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Street
31
Continue on North 10th Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 10th Street
32
Turn left onto Caddo Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Caddo Street
33
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 129.9 miles from Bella Vista, AR, or about 2h 24m 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 57 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 129.9 miles or 2h 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arkadelphia, 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 259.8 miles and 4h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 57 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 129.9 mi from Bella Vista, AR · 2h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
130 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
Arriving in Arkadelphia, AR
The final approach into Arkadelphia, 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 Arkadelphia, 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
$39.24 one way
$78.47 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
91 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $43.07 | $86.14 |
| premium | $4.56 | $46.63 | $93.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.36 | $114.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$39
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$64–$89
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 90.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.28 | $12.47 |
| Efficient EV | 65 | 0 | $22.73 | $10.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 103.9 | 1 | $36.37 | $16.63 |
Gas CO2
91 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Arkadelphia, AR
Evening in Arkadelphia on Friday
Local time
5:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
4h 47m 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 Arkadelphia, AR covers 259.8 miles and takes about 4h 47m 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 129.9 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 $39.24 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 4h 47m 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 Arkadelphia, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bella Vista, AR to Arkadelphia, 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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