Origin
Bentonville, AR
Morning in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bentonville, AR to Prairie Grove, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
48m
Distance
36.1 mi
58 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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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Prairie Grove, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bentonville, AR to Prairie Grove, AR covers 36.1 miles and takes about 48m 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 Main Street, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 36.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 36.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and East Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 23 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 23 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,356 ft
1,123 ft
Total Climb
265 ft
Total Descent
395 ft
Highest Point
1,356 ft
~18.1 mi in
Elevation Range
234 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and East Main Street. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Central Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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.
8
25.9 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
US 62; AR 16
Take the exit onto US 62; AR 16 toward US 62 West, AR 180, AR 16 East: Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 62
Toward US 62 West, AR 180, AR 16 East: Martin L...
5
26.5 mi into trip
|
~32m in
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US 62 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn right onto US 62 / West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 23 mi | 25m |
| East Main Street | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Douglas Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| US 62 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 23 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bentonville, AR and Prairie Grove, 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
23 mi
·
25 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit onto US 62; AR 16
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; AR 16
Exit 62
Toward US 62 West, AR 180, AR 16 East: Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn right
149 ft
·
5 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 62
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on US 62
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
East Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto US 62B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Douglas Street
12
Continue on North Pittman Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
North Pittman Street
13
Turn right onto East Parks Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Parks Street
14
Turn left onto North Mock Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
North Mock Street
15
Turn right onto West Mock Drive
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Mock Drive
16
Arrive at destination
West Mock Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.1 mi from Bentonville, AR · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.1 miles from Bentonville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Prairie Grove, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Prairie Grove, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.45 one way
$10.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.98 | $11.97 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.48 | $12.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 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 | 10.8 | 0 | $3.79 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
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
Prairie Grove, AR
Morning in Prairie Grove on Saturday
Local time
9:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Fayetteville, AR
18 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
48m 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 Prairie Grove, AR covers 36.1 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, East Main Street, West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.1 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 $5.45 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 36.1 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Prairie Grove, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,123 ft to 1,356 ft elevation with about 265 ft of total climbing.
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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