The drive from Cabot, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 212.7 miles and takes about 3h 54m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 49, State Highway 107 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.9 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
106.4 miles from Cabot, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 1m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 54m. Total distance: 212.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 54m highway drive covering 212.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 367 / North 2nd Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 212.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 (AR 367 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 190.3 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 209.6 miles (US 62; AR 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 367 / North 2nd Street
Turn right onto AR 367 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
6
190.3 mi into trip|~3h 27m in|I 49; US 62; US 71
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
209.6 mi into trip|~3h 47m in|US 62; AR 12
Take the exit onto US 62; AR 12 toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Sou...
6
210.9 mi into trip|~3h 50m in|Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
212 mi into trip|~3h 52m in|East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
113.9 mi
1h 53m
I 49
65.6 mi
1h 8m
State Highway 107
7.9 mi
12m
Vilonia Bypass
6.5 mi
7m
State Highway 64
5.4 mi
6m
State Highway 89
4.1 mi
7m
West Main Street
3.4 mi
5m
East Oak Street
1.6 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on this road
136 ft·11 sec·this road
2
Turn right
57 ft·6 sec
3
Turn right onto AR 367
274 ft·12 sec·North 2nd Street
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
3.4 mi·5 min·West Main Street
5
Continue on AR 89
4.1 mi·7 min·State Highway 89
6
Continue on AR 89
0.2 mi·26 sec·Tates Mill Road
7
Turn right onto AR 107
7.9 mi·12 min·State Highway 107
8
Turn left onto US 64
6.5 mi·7 min·Vilonia Bypass
9
Continue on US 64
5.4 mi·6 min·State Highway 64
10
Continue on US 64
1.6 mi·3 min·East Oak Street
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
12
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 40; US 65
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
14
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 49; US 62; US 71
19 mi·20 min·I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit onto US 62; AR 12
0.3 mi·39 sec·US 62; AR 12
Toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
17
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Southeast 14th Street
18
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 106.4 miles from Cabot, AR, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 miles.
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 47 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.4 miles or 2h 1m 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 10m
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 Cabot, 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 Cabot, AR
This is one driving day of about 212.7 miles and 3h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Cabot, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 113.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.4 mi from Cabot, AR
· 2h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.12 one way
$64.25 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$35.26
$70.53
premium
$4.56
$38.18
$76.35
diesel
$5.61
$46.96
$93.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
8 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Conway, Arkansas
Tesla
1 DCFC
ClipperCreek Charging Station
Bentonville, Arkansas
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Conway, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bentonville, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bentonville, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bentonville, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bentonville, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Bentonville, Arkansas
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 6
Tesla: 1
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.8
0
$22.33
$10.21
Efficient EV
53.2
0
$18.61
$8.51
EV Truck/SUV
85.1
1
$29.78
$13.61
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Cabot, AR
Night
in Cabot on Friday
Local time
10:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Night
in Bentonville on Friday
Local time
10:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 10 to 15 mph21% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 2:49PM CDT until April 16 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR
79°F
Delaware, AR
106 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
2 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
3h 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Cabot, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 212.7 miles and takes about 3h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, State Highway 107. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.4 miles from Cabot, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $32.12 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 212.7 miles you will encounter 13 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 (AR 367 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 190.3 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 209.6 miles (US 62; AR 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Cabot, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
