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Trip from Bentonville, AR to Greenbrier, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 23m

Distance

191.6 mi

308 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 11m ★
6 AM
3h 23m
8 AM
3h 47m
10 AM
3h 31m
12 PM
3h 29m
3 PM
3h 33m
5 PM
3h 46m
8 PM
3h 16m

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

Downtown Bentonville, AR, AR

Bentonville, AR

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Downtown Greenbrier, AR, AR

Greenbrier, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bentonville, AR to Greenbrier, AR covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Central Avenue, Southeast 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 $28.94 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

95.8 miles from Bentonville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 23m. Total distance: 191.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 23m 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 3h 23m drive with frequent turns across 191.6 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.
East Central Avenue 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.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bentonville, AR to Greenbrier, AR is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Greenbrier, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Central Avenue
Southeast J Street
Southeast 14th Street
I 40 East
US 65 North
Skyline Drive
Highway 65
South Broadview Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: East Central Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Greenbrier, AR.

1

Start on North Main Street

187 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
3

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southeast 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 left

0.1 mi · 19 sec
11

Turn left onto Skyline Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
12

Continue on US Highway 65

3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
13

Continue on South Broadview Street

5.3 mi · 7 min · South Broadview Street
14

Turn right onto East Main Street

79 ft · 2 sec · East Main Street
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 95.8 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 1h 41m 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 42 miles or 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.8 miles or 1h 41m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Greenbrier, 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 191.6 miles and 3h 23m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 95.8 mi from Bentonville, AR · 1h 41m into the drive

highland region in central-southern United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ozark, AR

96 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

Fayetteville, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ozark, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.8 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Greenbrier, AR

The final approach into Greenbrier, 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 Greenbrier, 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

$28.94 one way

$57.87 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $31.76 $63.53
premium $4.56 $34.39 $68.78
diesel $5.61 $42.30 $84.61

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 67 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.5 0 $20.12 $9.20
Efficient EV 47.9 0 $16.76 $7.66
EV Truck/SUV 76.6 0 $26.82 $12.26

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bentonville, AR

Afternoon in Bentonville on Thursday

Local time

1:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Greenbrier, AR

Afternoon in Greenbrier on Thursday

Local time

1:53 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Ozark, AR

96 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

4 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

3h 23m 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 Greenbrier, AR covers 191.6 miles and takes about 3h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Central Avenue, Southeast 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 95.8 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 $28.94 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Greenbrier, AR is easy. At 3h 23m 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 Greenbrier, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bentonville, AR to Greenbrier, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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