Origin
Bentonville, AR
Late night in Bentonville on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentonville, AR to Waldo, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 56m
Distance
314.7 mi
507 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 44m
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6 AM
5h 57m
8 AM
6h 23m
10 AM
6h 6m
12 PM
6h 3m
3 PM
6h 7m
5 PM
6h 22m
8 PM
5h 49m
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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Waldo, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Waldo, AR covers 314.7 miles and takes about 5h 56m 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 $47.53 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
157.4 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 58m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 5h 56m drive with frequent turns across 314.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 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
This is a straightforward 5h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bentonville, AR to Waldo, 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 |
| I 40 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Arkansas Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 7 | 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 Waldo, 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
66 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
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I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
8
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 64
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
US 64
10
Turn left
1.6 mi
·
2 min
11
Continue on West Main Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
12
Turn right onto South Arkansas Avenue
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
South Arkansas Avenue
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto North State Highway 7
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
North State Highway 7
14
Continue on AR 7 South
14 mi
·
16 min
·
AR 7 South
15
Continue on South Scenic 7 Drive
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
16
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
17
Turn left onto South State Highway 7
45 mi
·
50 min
·
South State Highway 7
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hot Springs Bypass
223 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hot Springs Bypass
19
Exit the roundabout onto Hot Springs Bypass
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Hot Springs Bypass
20
Merge slight right onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
21
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
22
Keep slight left
82 ft
·
9 sec
23
Turn left onto Malvern Avenue
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
·
Malvern Avenue
24
Continue on Malvern Road
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Malvern Road
25
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
26
Merge slight left
51 mi
·
51 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward AR 19: Prescott
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
AR 19: Prescott
28
Turn left onto Delight Highway
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Delight Highway
29
Turn right onto West 1st Street South
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West 1st Street South
30
Turn right
17 mi
·
25 min
31
At the end of the road, turn left
18 mi
·
26 min
32
Turn left onto East McKissack
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
East McKissack
33
Arrive at your destination
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 157.4 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 2h 58m 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.4 miles or 2h 58m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waldo, 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 314.7 miles and 5h 56m.
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 157.4 mi from Bentonville, AR · 2h 58m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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 157.4 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Waldo, AR
The final approach into Waldo, 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 Waldo, 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
$47.53 one way
$95.05 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $52.17 | $104.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $56.48 | $112.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $69.48 | $138.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.4 | 1 | $33.04 | $15.11 |
| Efficient EV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.54 | $12.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.9 | 1 | $44.06 | $20.14 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Waldo, AR
Late night in Waldo on Wednesday
Local time
5:13 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
5h 56m 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 Waldo, AR covers 314.7 miles and takes about 5h 56m 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 157.4 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 $47.53 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 5h 56m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bentonville, AR to Waldo, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bentonville, AR to Waldo, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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