The drive from Delaware, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, I 40, AR 22 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 65.6 miles on I 49.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.90 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
69.2 miles from Delaware, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 26m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 138.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 42m highway drive covering 138.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 49 and I 40. The longest continuous stretch is about 65.6 miles on I 49.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 49 is the longest continuous segment at about 65.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 49 and I 40. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 22.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 22): Navigation decision point; at 116 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.3 miles (US 62; AR 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 22
Turn right onto AR 22
Navigation decision point
6
116 mi into trip|~2h 14m 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
135.3 mi into trip|~2h 35m 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
136.7 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
137.7 mi into trip|~2h 40m in|East Central Avenue
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 49
65.6 mi
1h 8m
I 40
42.1 mi
42m
AR 22
13.3 mi
19m
AR 109
12.5 mi
22m
Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
2m
West Main Street
1.1 mi
1m
Southeast J Street
1 mi
2m
East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 65.6 mi, about 1h 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Fire Dept Loop
515 ft·24 sec·Fire Dept Loop
2
Turn right onto AR 22
13 mi·19 min·AR 22
3
Turn right onto AR 109
13 mi·22 min·AR 109
4
Turn right onto US 64
1.1 mi·1 min·West Main Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
6
Merge onto I 40
42 mi·42 min·I 40
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
8
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
9
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.
10
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
11
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Southeast 14th Street
12
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
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 69.2 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 1h 26m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.6 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 30 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 26m 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 11m
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 Delaware, 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 Delaware, AR
This is one driving day of about 138.4 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Delaware, 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 49 for about 65.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.2 mi from Delaware, AR
· 1h 26m into the drive
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.5
0
$14.53
$6.64
Efficient EV
34.6
0
$12.11
$5.54
EV Truck/SUV
55.4
0
$19.38
$8.86
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Delaware, AR
Afternoon
in Delaware on Friday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Afternoon
in Bentonville on Friday
Local time
1:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Ozark, AR
69 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 42m 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 Delaware, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 138.4 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, I 40, AR 22. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.2 miles from Delaware, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.90 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 42m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (AR 22): Navigation decision point; at 116 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135.3 miles (US 62; AR 12): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Delaware, 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.
