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Trip from Bentonville, AR to Highland, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 48m

Distance

223.5 mi

360 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 35m ★
6 AM
4h 48m
8 AM
5h 15m
10 AM
4h 58m
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.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bentonville, AR to Highland, AR covers 223.5 miles and takes about 4h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 71, I 49, US 270 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.2 miles on US 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.75 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

111.7 miles from Bentonville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 71 67.2 mi 1h 21m
I 49 65.7 mi 1h 8m
US 270 32 mi 39m
AR 27 18.8 mi 33m
East Main Street 13 mi 22m
Elm Street 9.2 mi 13m
Bridge Street 8.2 mi 14m
I 40 4.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: US 71 — 67.2 mi, about 1h 21m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Main Street

185 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
Use the right lane.
4

Turn left onto AR 102

1.0 mi · 1 min · Southeast 14th Street
Use the left lane.
5

Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12

0.2 mi · 14 sec · US 62; AR 12
Use the right lane.
6

Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12

66 mi · 1 hr 8 min · I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
8

Merge onto I 40; US 71

4.3 mi · 4 min · I 40; US 71
9

Take the exit onto US 71

12 mi · 14 min · US 71
Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith
10

Take the exit onto US 71

0.3 mi · 44 sec · US 71
Toward US 71 South: Texarkana
11

Turn left onto US 71

55 mi · 1 hr 6 min · US 71
12

Turn left onto US 270

32 mi · 39 min · US 270
13

Turn right onto AR 27

8.2 mi · 14 min · Bridge Street
14

Continue on AR 27

0.3 mi · 35 sec · North Main Street
15

Turn left onto AR 8

13 mi · 22 min · East Main Street
16

Turn right onto US 70B; AR 8

361 ft · 7 sec · West Broadway Street
17

Continue on US 70B; AR 8

0.3 mi · 33 sec · Elm Street
18

At end of road, turn right onto US 70; AR 8

8.9 mi · 13 min · Elm Street
19

Continue on AR 27

19 mi · 33 min · AR 27
20

Turn right onto AR 26

1.5 mi · 2 min · State Highway 26
21

Turn left onto Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

29 ft · 1 sec · Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road
22

Arrive at destination

Pike County 210 Road/Gyp Mine Road

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 111.7 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.2 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 49 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 111.7 miles or 2h 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 3h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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 223.5 miles and 4h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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.
The longest stretch is on US 71 for about 67.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

city in Arkansas, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Booneville, AR

112 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

Prairie Grove, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Booneville, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 111.7 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

2.6 mi

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+14797823227

Visit website

Neumeier's Whippoorwill Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14797692095

Visit website

Lewis' Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.8

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14796464309

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 31.9

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bentonville, Arkansas

+18887584389

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 73.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Central Avenue

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Southeast J Street

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip | ~4m in | AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street

Turn left onto AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
68.7 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 40 West: Van Buren, Fort Smith
5
73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 19m in | US 71

Take the exit onto US 71 toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 540 South, US 71 South: Fort Smith

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.75 one way

$67.51 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $37.05 $74.11
premium $4.56 $40.12 $80.23
diesel $5.61 $49.35 $98.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ClipperCreek Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 5 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.1 0 $23.47 $10.73
Efficient EV 55.9 0 $19.56 $8.94
EV Truck/SUV 89.4 1 $31.29 $14.30

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bentonville, AR

Afternoon in Bentonville on Saturday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Destination

Highland, AR

Afternoon in Highland on Saturday

Local time

3:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Booneville, AR

112 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

6 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

4h 48m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 4h 48m highway drive covering 223.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 71 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.2 miles on US 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 71 and I 49. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.

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 4h 48m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Southeast J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bentonville, AR to Highland, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

Fort Smith

68.7 mi in | ~1h 14m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 48m. Total distance: 223.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bentonville, AR to Highland, AR covers 223.5 miles and takes about 4h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 71, I 49, US 270. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 111.7 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 $33.75 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 48m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.7 miles (Southeast J Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Bentonville, AR to Highland, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.

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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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