Origin
Bentonville, AR
Afternoon in Bentonville on Thursday
Local time
12:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentonville, AR to Harrisburg, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 32m
Distance
299.4 mi
482 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 19m
★
6 AM
5h 32m
8 AM
5h 59m
10 AM
5h 42m
12 PM
5h 39m
3 PM
5h 43m
5 PM
5h 58m
8 PM
5h 24m
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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Harrisburg, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Harrisburg, AR covers 299.4 miles and takes about 5h 32m 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 $45.22 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
149.7 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 32m. Total distance: 299.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 32m drive with frequent turns across 299.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 5h 32m 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 Harrisburg, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Central Avenue | — | — |
| Southeast J Street | — | — |
| Southeast 14th Street | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
| US 64 | — | — |
| East Oak Street | — | — |
| Highway 64 | — | — |
| Vilonia Bypass | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Central Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Harrisburg, 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
·
I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
8
Merge slight left
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward US 64
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 64
10
Keep slight left
213 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn left onto East Oak Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Oak Street
12
Continue on State Highway 64
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
State Highway 64
13
Continue on Vilonia Bypass
26 mi
·
32 min
·
Vilonia Bypass
14
Take the exit slight left
52 mi
·
52 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward AR 14: Waldenburg
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
AR 14: Waldenburg
16
Turn right onto State Highway 14
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
State Highway 14
17
Continue on Amagon Street
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Amagon Street
18
Continue on Main Street
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on State Highway 14
11 mi
·
16 min
·
State Highway 14
20
Continue on West Jackson Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Jackson Street
21
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 149.7 miles from Bentonville, AR, or about 2h 46m 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 66 miles or 1h 13m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 149.7 miles or 2h 46m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harrisburg, 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.
+
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 299.4 miles and 5h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 66 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 149.7 mi from Bentonville, AR · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
150 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 66 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 149.7 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Harrisburg, AR
The final approach into Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg, 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
$45.22 one way
$90.43 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
105 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $49.64 | $99.27 |
| premium | $4.56 | $53.74 | $107.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $66.10 | $132.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 104.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 89.8 | 1 | $31.44 | $14.37 |
| Efficient EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.20 | $11.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 119.8 | 1 | $41.92 | $19.16 |
Gas CO2
105 kg
EV CO2
35 kg (67% 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
Harrisburg, AR
Afternoon in Harrisburg on Thursday
Local time
12:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Delaware, AR
150 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
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 32m 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 Harrisburg, AR covers 299.4 miles and takes about 5h 32m 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 149.7 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 $45.22 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 32m 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 Harrisburg, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bentonville, AR to Harrisburg, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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