Trip from Bono, AR to Bentonville, AR

Drive Time

5h 24m

Distance

256.7 mi

Route Type

Turn-heavy local drive

Long day trip

Trip Overview

The drive from Bono, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 256.7 miles and takes about 5h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on T & C Boulevard, Shield-Hopper Highway, Shied-Hopper Bypass for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.87 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

128.4 miles from Bono, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day.

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 24m drive with frequent turns across 256.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

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

There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

T & C Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
T & C Boulevard	0 mi	0m
Shield-Hopper Highway	0 mi	0m
Shied-Hopper Bypass	0 mi	0m
Shield-Hopper Bypass	0 mi	0m
North Thompson Road	0 mi	0m
South Bloomington Street	0 mi	0m
West Monroe Avenue	0 mi	0m
US 62 East	0 mi	0m

Longest stretch: T & C Boulevard — 0 mi, about 0m

Step-by-Step Directions

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Start on the route

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At the end of the road, turn right

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Turn right

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Continue straight

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Take the exit slight right

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Merge slight left

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Continue on T & C Boulevard

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Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway

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Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass

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Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass

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Turn right

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At the end of the road, turn right

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Take the exit slight right

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Take the exit slight right

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Continue straight

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Turn left

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Keep slight right

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Continue on North Thompson Road

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Continue on South Bloomington Street

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Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue

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Take the ramp slight right

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Merge slight left

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Take the exit slight right toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

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Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

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Turn right onto Southeast J Street

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Turn left onto East Central Avenue

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Turn right onto North Main Street

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Arrive at your destination

When to Leave

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 128.4 miles from Bono, AR.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Drive Plan

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles

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

Halfway reset

Around 128.4 miles

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

Final approach

Last hour of driving

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bentonville, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bono, 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.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Trip Strategy

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bono, AR

This is one driving day of about 256.7 miles and 5h 24m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bono, 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.

Best Stop Towns on This Route

These towns line up with the pace of this drive and give you clearer places to stop with a purpose.

Late stop town

Meal stop

Ash Flat, AR

128 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.

Popular next leg

Ash Flat, AR to Bentonville, AR

193.1 mi · 3h 59m

Travel Advice

Arrival Notes

The final approach into Bentonville, 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 Bentonville, AR.

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.

Stops Along the Way

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 128.4 mi from Bono, AR

Ash Flat, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ash Flat, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 128.4 miles from Bono, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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

Fuel & Cost

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
regular	$3.45	$34.87	$69.73
midgrade	$3.85	$38.91	$77.82
premium	$4.15	$41.94	$83.88
diesel	$3.75	$37.90	$75.80

Based on 25.4 MPG average. Estimated CO2 emission: 89.8 kg one way.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bono, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 256.7 miles and takes about 5h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are T & C Boulevard, Shield-Hopper Highway, Shied-Hopper Bypass. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 128.4 miles from Bono, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $34.87 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.

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