Origin
Bentonville, AR
Evening in Bentonville on Sunday
Local time
6:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentonville, AR to Conway, AR
Drive Time
2h 43m
Distance
184.8 mi
297 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 5m
10 AM
2h 51m
12 PM
2h 49m
3 PM
2h 52m
5 PM
3h 4m
8 PM
2h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bentonville, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Conway, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Trip Overview
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Conway, AR covers 184.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast 2nd Street, Northeast J Street, Southeast 14th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.25 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
92.4 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 43m drive with frequent turns across 184.8 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.
Northeast 2nd Street 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Conway, AR is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bentonville, AR to Conway, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast 2nd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast J Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 65 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skyline Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harkrider Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Northeast 2nd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Conway, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn right onto Northeast 2nd Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast 2nd Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Northeast J Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Northeast J Street
4
Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
5
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
6
Continue straight
66 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
8
Merge slight left
112 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 65 North, US 65B South
10
Keep slight right
499 ft
·
12 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Skyline Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Skyline Drive
12
Continue on Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Harkrider Street
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
180 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harkrider Street
14
Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harkrider Street
15
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harkrider Street
16
Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
49 sec
·
Harkrider Street
17
Turn right onto Oak Street
492 ft
·
10 sec
·
Oak Street
18
Keep slight left to continue on Oak Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Oak Street
19
Turn left onto Locust Avenue
499 ft
·
20 sec
·
Locust Avenue
20
Turn left onto Main Street
105 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
21
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.4 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 1h 21m 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 10m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.4 miles or 1h 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 2h 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Conway, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bentonville, 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 Bentonville, AR
This is one driving day of about 184.8 miles and 2h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bentonville, 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 92.4 mi from Bentonville, AR · 1h 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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 92.4 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Conway, AR
The final approach into Conway, 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 Conway, 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
$28.25 one way
$56.50 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $30.99 | $61.97 |
| premium | $4.61 | $33.54 | $67.08 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.06 | $82.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.40 | $8.87 |
| Efficient EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.87 | $11.83 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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
Conway, AR
Evening in Conway on Sunday
Local time
6:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
13 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
2h 43m 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 Bentonville, AR to Conway, AR covers 184.8 miles and takes about 2h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast 2nd Street, Northeast J Street, Southeast 14th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.4 miles from Bentonville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.25 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Conway, AR is easy. At 2h 43m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bentonville, AR to Conway, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bentonville, AR to Conway, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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