Drive Time
4h 45m
Distance
313 mi
504 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
Photo: Andrea Piacquadio
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Jonesboro, AR covers 313 miles and takes about 4h 45m 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 $42.51 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
156.5 miles from Bentonville, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 313 miles of local and secondary 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 |
| East Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 64 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vilonia Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Jonesboro, AR.
Start on North Main Street
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
Take the ramp slight right
Continue straight
Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward US 64
Keep slight left
Turn left onto East Oak Street
Continue on State Highway 64
Continue on Vilonia Bypass
Take the exit slight left
Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
Keep slight right
Merge slight left
Continue on Southwest Drive
Continue on South Main Street
Turn right onto Cate Avenue
Turn left
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.5 miles or 2h 22m 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 54m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Jonesboro, AR than in the middle of the route.
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 313 miles and 4h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 156.5 mi from Bentonville, AR · 2h 22m 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 156.5 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Jonesboro, 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 Jonesboro, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$42.51 one way
$85.03 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $47.44 | $94.89 |
| premium | $4.15 | $51.14 | $102.28 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $46.21 | $92.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.9 | 1 | $32.86 | $15.02 |
| Efficient EV | 78.3 | 0 | $27.39 | $12.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.2 | 1 | $43.82 | $20.03 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
8:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Jonesboro on Saturday
Local time
8:04 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
65°F
Texarkana, TX
157 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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