Origin
Bentonville, AR
Late night in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentonville, AR to Southside, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 49m
Distance
205.2 mi
330 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 36m
★
6 AM
4h 50m
8 AM
5h 17m
10 AM
4h 59m
12 PM
4h 57m
3 PM
5h 1m
5 PM
5h 16m
8 PM
4h 42m
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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Southside, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Southside, AR covers 205.2 miles and takes about 4h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Robinson Avenue, US 65, Walnut for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 58.8 miles on West Robinson Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.99 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
102.6 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 15m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 49m. Total distance: 205.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Southside, AR covers 205.2 miles and takes about 4h 49m, 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 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Robinson Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 58.8 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 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 17 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
|
~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.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~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
5
17.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 412 / West Robinson Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 412 / West Robinson Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Robinson Avenue | 58.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| US 65 | 55.3 mi | 1h 20m |
| Walnut | 52.6 mi | 1h 18m |
| I 49 | 7.4 mi | 7m |
| Mountain View Road | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 6 mi | 8m |
| Locust Grove Road | 6 mi | 10m |
| North Thompson Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
West Robinson Avenue
— 58.8 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Southside, 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
7.4 mi
·
7 min
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
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
55 mi
·
1 hr 20 min
·
US 65
18
Turn left onto AR 66
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
AR 66
19
Turn right onto AR 66
351 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Street
20
Turn left onto AR 66
53 mi
·
1 hr 18 min
·
Walnut
21
Turn straight onto AR 14
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Mountain View Road
22
At end of road, turn left onto AR 14; AR 25
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Heber Springs Road
23
Turn right onto AR 230
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Locust Grove Road
24
Continue on AR 230
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Camp Tahkodah Road
25
Turn left onto US 167
356 ft
·
6 sec
·
Batesville Boulevard
26
Arrive at destination
US 167
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 102.6 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 58.8 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 45 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.6 miles or 2h 15m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Southside, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 205.2 miles and 4h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 West Robinson Avenue for about 58.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 102.6 mi from Bentonville, AR · 2h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.6 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Southside, AR
The final approach into Southside, 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 Southside, 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
$30.99 one way
$61.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $34.02 | $68.04 |
| premium | $4.56 | $36.83 | $73.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.31 | $90.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 71.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.6 | 0 | $21.55 | $9.85 |
| Efficient EV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.96 | $8.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.1 | 1 | $28.73 | $13.13 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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.
Destination
Southside, AR
Late night in Southside on Saturday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Harrison, AR
103 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
5 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
4h 49m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Southside, AR covers 205.2 miles and takes about 4h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Robinson Avenue, US 65, Walnut. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.6 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 $30.99 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 205.2 miles you will encounter 17 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 Southside, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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