Trip from Brinkley, AR to Bentonville, AR

Drive Time

4h 45m

Distance

274.2 mi

441 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$42

one way

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Brinkley to Bentonville covers 274.2 miles across Arkansas, typically requiring about 4 hours and 45 minutes of driving time. Because this journey stays within the Southeast region, you won't experience drastic climate changes, but you will transition from the flatlands toward the hills of the Ozarks. Budgeting approximately $37 for fuel will cover your transit costs for this one-day trip. While the duration is manageable for a single day of travel, the route is turn-heavy, so you should prepare for an active driving experience rather than a passive highway cruise. Whether you are heading north for business or a weekend getaway, expect a steady pace that connects the lower Delta region to the mountainous northwest corner of the state.

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

137.1 miles from Brinkley, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a shift away from standard interstate travel on this trek, as the route relies on a combination of I-40 West, I-49 North, and US-62 East. Unlike a monotonous highway grind, this drive is defined by its turn-heavy local segments that demand your full attention. With 0 miles of consistent, uninterrupted interstate stretches, you will find yourself navigating frequent transitions between road types. The profile is distinctly local, favoring winding paths over high-speed straightaways. You should feel prepared for a more engaged, hands-on driving experience that changes character as you move away from the major arterial roads.

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

There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 40 West 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.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 4h 45m 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 Brinkley, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 40 West	Unavailable	Refreshing
I 49 North	Unavailable	Refreshing
US 62 East	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southeast 14th Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
Southeast J Street	Unavailable	Refreshing
East Central Avenue	Unavailable	Refreshing
North Main Street	Unavailable	Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: I 40 West — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brinkley, AR and Bentonville, AR.

1

Start on North Main Street

1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

2

Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

203 mi · 3 hr 26 min · I 40 West: Little Rock

3

Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

0.4 mi · 48 sec · I 49 North: Fayetteville

4

Continue straight

46 mi · 47 min

5

Keep slight left

19 mi · 20 min

6

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

0.3 mi · 39 sec · US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road

7

Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street

1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

8

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

9

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue

10

Turn right onto North Main Street

187 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street

11

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

To keep your 4-hour and 45-minute journey comfortable, aim to leave Brinkley early in the morning to avoid fatigue on the more technical sections of the route. Since the trip includes one suggested stop, plan to pull over at the halfway point to stretch your legs and refresh, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the roads. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the local stretches where service stations may be less frequent than on a major interstate. Because this is a single-day commitment, having the flexibility to depart based on traffic patterns will make the drive significantly smoother. Utilizing US-62 East effectively is your best strategy for navigating the final approach into Bentonville.

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 137.1 miles from Brinkley, AR, or about 2h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 137.1 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 Bentonville, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Brinkley, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Brinkley, AR

This is one driving day of about 274.2 miles and 4h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Brinkley, 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 137.1 mi from Brinkley, AR · 2h 22m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Atkins, AR

137 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

Austin, AR

Fuel and coffee

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

Atkins, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 137.1 miles from Brinkley, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bentonville, AR

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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.92 one way

$83.84 round trip

$3.88/gal 25.4 MPG avg 96 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.26	$45.98	$91.95
premium	$4.61	$49.77	$99.53
diesel	$5.64	$60.92	$121.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$42

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$67–$92

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 95.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	82.3	1	$28.79	$13.16
Efficient EV	68.6	0	$23.99	$10.97
EV Truck/SUV	109.7	1	$38.39	$17.55

Gas CO2

96 kg

EV CO2

32 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Brinkley, AR

Afternoon in Brinkley on Sunday

Local time

2:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

64°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bentonville, AR

Afternoon in Bentonville on Sunday

Local time

2:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

10 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

4h 45m 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 Brinkley, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 274.2 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 40 West, I 49 North, US 62 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 137.1 miles from Brinkley, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.92 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 4h 45m 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 Brinkley, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Brinkley, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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