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 Siloam Springs, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Siloam Springs, AR covers 30.3 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Highway 102, South Main Street, East Centerton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on State Highway 102. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.58 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.2 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Siloam Springs, AR covers 30.3 miles and takes about 48m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Highway 102 is the longest continuous segment at about 8 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near AR 102 / Southwest 14th Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 1.1 miles (AR 102 / Southwest 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.1 mi into trip
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~3m in
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AR 102 / Southwest 14th Street
At end of road, turn right onto AR 102 / Southwest 14th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
16.6 mi into trip
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~26m in
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4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
16.6 mi into trip
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~27m in
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Church Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
16.6 mi into trip
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~27m in
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3rd Street
Turn left onto 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
5
30.3 mi into trip
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~48m in
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North Broadway Street
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Highway 102 | 8 mi | 11m |
| South Main Street | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| East Centerton Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| AR 59 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Cheri Whitlock Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Southwest 14th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| North Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| East Roller Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
State Highway 102
— 8 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Siloam Springs, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto AR 102
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Southwest 14th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on AR 102
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
East Centerton Boulevard
4
Turn straight onto AR 102
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 102
5
Continue on AR 102
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Roller Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto 4th Street
213 ft
·
11 sec
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4th Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Church Avenue
231 ft
·
15 sec
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Church Avenue
8
Turn left onto 3rd Street
315 ft
·
14 sec
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3rd Street
9
Turn slight left onto AR 59
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
South Main Street
10
Continue on AR 59
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
AR 59
11
Turn right onto Cheri Whitlock Drive
2.5 mi
·
4 min
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Cheri Whitlock Drive
12
Turn left onto North Mount Olive Street
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
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North Mount Olive Street
13
Turn left onto East Tahlequah Street
195 ft
·
7 sec
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East Tahlequah Street
14
Turn right onto North Broadway Street
210 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Broadway Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Broadway Street
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.2 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 8 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 30.3 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.2 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 41m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Siloam Springs, 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 30.3 miles and 48m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on State Highway 102 for about 8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Bentonville, AR · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Siloam Springs, AR
The final approach into Siloam Springs, 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 Siloam Springs, 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
$4.58 one way
$9.15 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.02 | $10.05 |
| premium | $4.56 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Siloam Springs, AR
Late night in Siloam Springs on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°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
1 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
48m 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 Siloam Springs, AR covers 30.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Highway 102, South Main Street, East Centerton Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.58 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 1.1 miles (AR 102 / Southwest 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (4th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bentonville, AR to Siloam Springs, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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