Origin
Bentonville, AR
Late night in Bentonville on Monday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentonville, AR to Piggott, AR
Drive Time
6h 4m
Distance
288.8 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$44
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 51m
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6 AM
6h 4m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 13m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 14m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bentonville, AR
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Piggott, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Piggott, AR covers 288.8 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 $44.15 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
144.4 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 4m drive with frequent turns across 288.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bentonville, AR to Piggott, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Central Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast J Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AR 264 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Monroe Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Bloomington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Thompson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Thompson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Piggott, 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
7.4 mi
·
7 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
8
Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Monroe Avenue
9
Turn right onto South Bloomington Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
10
Continue on North Thompson Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Thompson Road
11
Continue on North Thompson Street
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Thompson Street
12
Take the exit left
154 ft
·
3 sec
13
Continue straight
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
14
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Robinson Avenue
59 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
West Robinson Avenue
15
Continue on Main Street
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
16
Keep slight left
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
17
Turn right
12 mi
·
20 min
18
Continue straight
31 mi
·
35 min
19
Continue straight
16 mi
·
18 min
20
Take the exit slight right
50 mi
·
56 min
21
At the end of the road, turn left onto T & C Boulevard
10 mi
·
11 min
·
T & C Boulevard
22
Turn right
3.0 mi
·
5 min
23
Continue straight
19 mi
·
26 min
24
Turn left
13 mi
·
14 min
25
Continue on South Bettis Street
27 mi
·
30 min
·
South Bettis Street
26
Turn right onto South Missouri Avenue
354 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Missouri Avenue
27
Turn left onto West Elm Street
25 mi
·
37 min
·
West Elm Street
28
Exit the roundabout onto North Scurlock Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Scurlock Avenue
29
Continue on West Jackson Street
171 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Jackson Street
30
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Jackson Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Jackson Street
31
Exit the roundabout onto North 3rd Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 3rd Avenue
32
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
West Main Street
33
Turn left
197 ft
·
15 sec
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 144.4 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 3h 2m 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.4 miles or 3h 2m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Piggott, 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 288.8 miles and 6h 4m.
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 144.4 mi from Bentonville, AR · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 144.4 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Piggott, AR
The final approach into Piggott, 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 Piggott, 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
$44.15 one way
$88.30 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $48.43 | $96.85 |
| premium | $4.61 | $52.42 | $104.83 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $64.16 | $128.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.6 | 1 | $30.32 | $13.86 |
| Efficient EV | 72.2 | 0 | $25.27 | $11.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.5 | 1 | $40.43 | $18.48 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Piggott, AR
Late night in Piggott on Monday
Local time
4:19 AM
CDT
Current temp
59°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
15 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
6h 4m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Piggott, AR covers 288.8 miles and takes about 6h 4m 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 144.4 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 $44.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 4m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bentonville, AR to Piggott, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bentonville, AR to Piggott, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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