Trip from Bentonville, AR to Green Forest, AR

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 33m

Distance

58.9 mi

95 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 26m ★

6 AM

1h 33m

8 AM

1h 48m

10 AM

1h 38m

12 PM

1h 37m

3 PM

1h 39m

5 PM

1h 47m

8 PM

1h 29m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bentonville, AR to Green Forest, AR covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northeast Hudson Road, East Van Buren, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.3 miles on Northeast Hudson Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.90 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

29.4 miles from Bentonville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 33m drive with frequent turns across 58.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

Northeast Hudson Road is the longest continuous segment at about 32.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Bentonville, AR to Green Forest, AR is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 5 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | 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

5.8 mi into trip | ~11m in | AR 12; US 62; AR 94 / West Hudson Road

At end of road, turn left onto AR 12; US 62; AR 94 / West Hudson Road

Navigation decision point

3

58.9 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in | CR 906 / South Springfield Avenue

Turn right onto CR 906 / South Springfield Avenue

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Northeast Hudson Road	32.3 mi	50m
East Van Buren	9.1 mi	13m
North Main Street	7.3 mi	11m
West Hudson Road	3 mi	5m
East Van Buren Street	2.3 mi	3m
Southeast 14th Street	1.5 mi	2m
Southeast J Street	1 mi	2m
West Main Street	1 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Northeast Hudson Road — 32.3 mi, about 50m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Green Forest, 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

1.5 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

Use the left lane.

5

Continue on AR 12; US 62

2.6 mi · 4 min · West Hudson Road

6

At end of road, turn left onto AR 12; US 62; AR 94

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West Hudson Road

7

Continue on US 62

32 mi · 50 min · Northeast Hudson Road

Use the straight lane.

8

Continue on US 62; AR 23

2.3 mi · 3 min · East Van Buren Street

9

Continue on US 62

9.1 mi · 13 min · East Van Buren

10

Continue on US 62

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Eureka Avenue

11

Continue on US 62

7.3 mi · 10 min · North Main Street

12

Continue on US 62

1.0 mi · 1 min · West Main Street

13

Turn right onto CR 906

20 ft · 0 sec · South Springfield Avenue

14

Arrive at destination

CR 906

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 29.4 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 48m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.3 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 13 miles or 23m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 29.4 miles or 48m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Green Forest, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bentonville, AR

This is one driving day of about 58.9 miles and 1h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 13 miles from Bentonville, AR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Northeast Hudson Road for about 32.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 29.4 mi from Bentonville, AR · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eureka Springs, AR

29 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

Rogers, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Eureka Springs, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Green Forest, AR

The final approach into Green Forest, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$8.90 one way

$17.79 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$9.76	$19.53
premium	$4.56	$10.57	$21.14
diesel	$5.61	$13.00	$26.01

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$34–$59

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	17.7	$6.18	$2.83
Efficient EV	14.7	$5.15	$2.36
EV Truck/SUV	23.6	$8.25	$3.77

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Bentonville, AR

Night in Bentonville on Wednesday

Local time

9:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Green Forest, AR

Night in Green Forest on Wednesday

Local time

9:59 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

1h 33m 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 Green Forest, AR covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northeast Hudson Road, East Van Buren, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $8.90 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.

The drive from Bentonville, AR to Green Forest, AR is easy. At 1h 33m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

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 Green Forest, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.