Origin
Bentonville, AR
Late night in Bentonville on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentonville, AR to Rector, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 7m
Distance
287 mi
462 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 55m
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6 AM
6h 8m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 17m
12 PM
6h 14m
3 PM
6h 18m
5 PM
6h 32m
8 PM
6h 0m
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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Rector, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Rector, AR covers 287 miles and takes about 6h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 62, West Robinson Avenue, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129 miles on US 62. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.34 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
143.5 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Rector, AR covers 287 miles and takes about 6h 7m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 62 is the longest continuous segment at about 129 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 287 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
0.7 mi into trip
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~2m in
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Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street
Turn left onto AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
10.3 mi into trip
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~14m in
Take the exit toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 78
Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
6
286.7 mi into trip
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~6h 7m in
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AR 90 / South Main Street
Turn left onto AR 90 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 62 | 129 mi | 2h 36m |
| West Robinson Avenue | 58.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| West Main Street | 26.8 mi | 32m |
| US 65 | 12.4 mi | 20m |
| US 49 | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| T & C Boulevard | 10.1 mi | 11m |
| East Franklin Street | 7.4 mi | 11m |
| I 49 | 7.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
US 62
— 129 mi, about 2h 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Rector, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
185 ft
·
13 sec
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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
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Southeast J Street
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto AR 102
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Southeast 14th Street
Use the left lane.
5
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 12
0.2 mi
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14 sec
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US 62; AR 12
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
7.4 mi
·
7 min
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I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 78
Toward AR 264: West Monroe Avenue
8
Turn left onto AR 264
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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West Monroe Avenue
9
Turn right onto US 71B
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
10
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
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North Thompson Road
11
Continue on US 71B
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Thompson Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit onto US 412
154 ft
·
3 sec
·
US 412
13
Continue on US 412
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
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US 412
14
At end of road, turn left onto US 412
59 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
West Robinson Avenue
15
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.9 mi
·
8 min
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
17
Turn right onto US 65
12 mi
·
20 min
·
US 65
18
Continue on US 62; US 412
31 mi
·
35 min
·
US 62; US 412
19
Continue on US 62; US 412
16 mi
·
18 min
·
US 62; US 412
20
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
50 mi
·
56 min
·
US 62; US 412
21
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; US 412
10 mi
·
11 min
·
T & C Boulevard
22
Turn right onto US 63 BUS
3.0 mi
·
5 min
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US 63 BUS
23
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
32 mi
·
45 min
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US 62; US 63; US 412
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto US 412B
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Portia Road
Use the left lane.
25
Continue on US 412B
27 mi
·
32 min
·
West Main Street
26
Turn left onto US 49Y
0.4 mi
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37 sec
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West Court Street
27
Turn left onto US 49; AR 1
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on US 49; AR 1
6.6 mi
·
9 min
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US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
30
Enter roundabout onto US 49; AR 1
85 ft
·
1 sec
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East Franklin Street
31
Continue on US 49; AR 1
7.4 mi
·
11 min
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East Franklin Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
32
Turn left onto AR 90
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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South Main Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
33
Turn right onto Front Street
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
Front Street
34
Arrive at destination
Front Street
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 143.5 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.5 miles or 3h 1m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rector, 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 287 miles and 6h 7m.
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.
The longest stretch is on US 62 for about 129 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.5 mi from Bentonville, AR · 3h 1m 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 143.5 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 62 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 129 miles.
Arriving in Rector, AR
The final approach into Rector, 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 Rector, AR.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.34 one way
$86.69 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
100 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $47.58 | $95.16 |
| premium | $4.56 | $51.51 | $103.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.37 | $126.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.1 | 1 | $30.13 | $13.78 |
| Efficient EV | 71.8 | 0 | $25.11 | $11.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 114.8 | 1 | $40.18 | $18.37 |
Gas CO2
100 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
Rector, AR
Late night in Rector on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
3 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
6h 7m 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 Rector, AR covers 287 miles and takes about 6h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 62, West Robinson Avenue, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.5 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 $43.34 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 287 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
The route from Bentonville, AR to Rector, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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