Origin
Caraway, AR
Evening in Caraway on Sunday
Local time
6:25 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caraway, AR to Bentonville, AR
Drive Time
6h 17m
Distance
339.9 mi
547 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 5m
★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bentonville, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
The drive from Caraway, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 339.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Rogers, Highway 18, Dr for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.96 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
169.9 miles from Caraway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h 17m drive with frequent turns across 339.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Rogers 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
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Caraway, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Rogers | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dr | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joe N Martin Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alexander Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West Rogers
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caraway, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on East State Street
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
East State Street
2
Continue straight
2.2 mi
·
3 min
3
Turn left onto West Rogers
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
West Rogers
4
Turn left onto Highway 18
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Highway 18
5
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
6
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Joe N Martin Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
9
Turn right onto Alexander Drive
456 ft
·
10 sec
·
Alexander Drive
10
Turn right onto Southwest Drive
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Southwest Drive
11
Continue straight
13 mi
·
14 min
12
Take the exit sharp left
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
13
Merge slight left
75 mi
·
1 hr 16 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
15
Keep slight right to continue on US 64 West: Conway
33 mi
·
41 min
·
US 64 West: Conway
16
Take the exit straight
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
17
Merge slight left
114 mi
·
1 hr 53 min
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 49 North: Fayetteville
19
Continue straight
46 mi
·
47 min
20
Keep slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
21
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
22
Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
23
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
24
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
25
Turn right onto North Main Street
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 169.9 miles from Caraway, AR, or about 3h 8m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.9 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 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 Caraway, 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 Caraway, AR
This is one driving day of about 339.9 miles and 6h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Caraway, 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 169.9 mi from Caraway, AR · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
170 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 169.9 miles from Caraway, 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
$51.96 one way
$103.92 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $56.99 | $113.99 |
| premium | $4.61 | $61.69 | $123.38 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $75.51 | $151.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 102 | 1 | $35.69 | $16.32 |
| Efficient EV | 85 | 0 | $29.74 | $13.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 136 | 1 | $47.59 | $21.75 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Evening in Bentonville on Sunday
Local time
6:25 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
13 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
6h 17m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Caraway, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 339.9 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Rogers, Highway 18, Dr. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 169.9 miles from Caraway, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.96 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h 17m, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Caraway, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Caraway, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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