Origin
Bentonville, AR
Afternoon in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentonville, AR to Elkins, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
38.2 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Elkins, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Elkins, AR covers 38.2 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, East Huntsville Road, North Crossover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.4 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| East Huntsville Road | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| North Crossover Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Old Wire Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Rolling Hills Drive | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 18.4 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Elkins, 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
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
Exit 67A-B
Toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 67B
Toward US 71B North
Use the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto US 71B
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
11
Turn straight onto North College Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto East Rolling Hills Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Rolling Hills Drive
13
Turn right onto North Old Missouri Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North Old Missouri Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
At end of road, turn left onto North Old Wire Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Old Wire Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto AR 265
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
North Crossover Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto AR 16
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
East Huntsville Road
17
Turn left onto Church Street
155 ft
·
6 sec
·
Church Street
18
Arrive at destination
Church Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.1 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 25.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
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.
6
21.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 67A-B
Toward AR 112, US 71B North: North Fulbright Ex...
8
21.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 71B North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67B
Toward US 71B North
7
25.2 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
North Old Wire Road
At end of road, turn left onto North Old Wire Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.54 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.86 | $13.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.01 | $1.83 |
| Efficient EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.3 | 0 | $5.35 | $2.44 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Elkins, AR
Afternoon in Elkins on Saturday
Local time
12:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Fayetteville, AR
19 mi in
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
55m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
38.2 mi in 55m — 51% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 49.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.4 mi on I 49.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 38.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,384 ft
1,194 ft
Total Climb
388 ft
Total Descent
466 ft
Highest Point
1,384 ft
~27.3 mi in
Elevation Range
190 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 38.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.4 miles on I 49. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Elkins, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Central Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles (AR 102 / Southeast 14th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elkins, AR before heading back.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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