Origin
Conway, AR
Evening in Conway on Sunday
Local time
5:05 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Conway, AR to Bentonville, AR
Drive Time
2h 45m
Distance
185 mi
298 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 45m
8 AM
3h 7m
10 AM
2h 53m
12 PM
2h 51m
3 PM
2h 54m
5 PM
3h 6m
8 PM
2h 39m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Conway, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Bentonville, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Conway to Bentonville, expect a journey covering 185 miles that typically takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes to complete. Because this route relies on turn-heavy local roads rather than interstate travel, it functions perfectly as a single-day excursion. You should budget approximately $25 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast Arkansas locations. While the drive is manageable in one go, the nature of the roads means you will spend your time navigating local streets rather than cruising on a highway. It is a straightforward trip, but keep in mind that the lack of highway segments makes it a more engaged driving experience than a typical interstate haul.
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
92.5 miles from Conway, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Prepare for a drive that demands your full attention, as this route is defined by its turn-heavy local nature. With 0% of the drive on highways, you will spend the entire 185 miles navigating surfaces like Locust Avenue, Oak Street, and Harkrider Street. Because there are no long highway stretches, your longest uninterrupted drive on any single road is 0 miles on Locust Avenue. This creates a stop-and-go experience that feels quite different from a high-speed transit route. Expect to stay alert at the wheel as you navigate the frequent transitions between these local thoroughfares throughout the duration of your trip.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Locust Avenue 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Conway, AR to Bentonville, AR is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Conway, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Locust Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oak Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Harkrider Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skyline Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 49 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 62 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast 14th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southeast J Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Locust Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conway, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Main Street
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
499 ft
·
15 sec
·
Locust Avenue
3
Turn right onto Oak Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Oak Street
4
Turn left onto Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Harkrider Street
5
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Harkrider Street
148 ft
·
3 sec
·
Harkrider Street
6
Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Harkrider Street
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Harkrider Street
148 ft
·
2 sec
·
Harkrider Street
8
Exit the roundabout onto Harkrider Street
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Harkrider Street
9
Continue on Skyline Drive
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Skyline Drive
10
Take the exit slight left
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
11
Merge slight left
112 mi
·
1 hr 52 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 49 North: Fayetteville
13
Continue straight
46 mi
·
47 min
14
Keep slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
15
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
16
Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
17
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
18
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
19
Turn right onto North Main Street
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, pacing is key; plan for at least one stop to break up the 2 hour and 45 minute travel time. Departing earlier in the day is your best bet to avoid potential traffic congestion on local streets during peak hours. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind as you prep your vehicle, ensuring you are ready for the constant maneuvering required by this specific road profile. Because the route offers significant flexibility, use your one recommended stop to rest your eyes and stretch before tackling the remainder of the local turns. Stay focused on your navigation apps, as the reliance on local streets like Harkrider Street means you will be making frequent turns rather than following a simple highway path.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 92.5 miles from Conway, AR, or about 1h 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 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.5 miles or 1h 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 2h 15m
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 Conway, 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 Conway, AR
This is one driving day of about 185 miles and 2h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Conway, 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 92.5 mi from Conway, AR · 1h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
93 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 92.5 miles from Conway, 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
$28.28 one way
$56.56 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
65 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $31.02 | $62.04 |
| premium | $4.61 | $33.58 | $67.15 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.10 | $82.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.5 | 0 | $19.42 | $8.88 |
| Efficient EV | 46.3 | 0 | $16.19 | $7.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 74 | 0 | $25.90 | $11.84 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Evening in Bentonville on Sunday
Local time
5:05 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
2h 45m 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 Conway, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 185 miles and takes about 2h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Locust Avenue, Oak Street, Harkrider Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 92.5 miles from Conway, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.28 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Conway, AR to Bentonville, AR is easy. At 2h 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Conway, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Conway, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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