Origin
El Dorado, AR
Morning in El Dorado on Monday
Local time
11:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from El Dorado, AR to Bentonville, AR
Drive Time
6h 2m
Distance
328.8 mi
529 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 50m
★
6 AM
6h 2m
8 AM
6h 28m
10 AM
6h 11m
12 PM
6h 9m
3 PM
6h 13m
5 PM
6h 27m
8 PM
5h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
El Dorado, AR
Juan Felipe Ramírez
Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from El Dorado, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 328.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 65, I 49, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 141 miles on US 65. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.26 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
164.4 miles from El Dorado, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 10m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 6h 2m highway drive covering 328.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 65 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 141 miles on US 65.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 65 is the longest continuous segment at about 141 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 65 and I 49. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 104 miles in near US 167.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 328.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 104 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.7 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
104 mi into trip
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~2h 7m in
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US 167
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167 toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North:...
7
118.7 mi into trip
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~2h 23m in
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US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65 toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Co...
6
118.9 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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US 65
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
306.4 mi into trip
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~5h 34m in
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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.
6
327 mi into trip
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~5h 58m in
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Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from El Dorado, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
Fort Smith
118.7 mi in
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~2h 23m
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via US 65
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 65 | 141 mi | 2h 22m |
| I 49 | 65.6 mi | 1h 8m |
| US 167 | 50.9 mi | 1h |
| Lee Street | 35.7 mi | 43m |
| Sheridan Bypass | 17.9 mi | 20m |
| Calion Highway | 10 mi | 12m |
| South West Avenue | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 65
— 141 mi, about 2h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between El Dorado, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Barton Street
70 ft
·
8 sec
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Barton Street
2
Turn left onto US 82B
273 ft
·
11 sec
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West Hillsboro Street
3
Turn left onto US 167B
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
South West Avenue
4
Turn right onto US 167B
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Calion Road
5
Continue on US 167
10.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Calion Highway
6
Merge onto US 167
36 mi
·
43 min
·
Lee Street
7
Turn left onto US 167
36 mi
·
44 min
·
US 167
8
Continue on US 167
18 mi
·
20 min
·
Sheridan Bypass
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 167
15 mi
·
16 min
·
US 167
Toward I 530 North, US 65 North, US 167 North: Little Rock
10
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 65
Exit 143A
Toward I 40 West, US 65 North, AR 107 North: Conway, Fort Smith
11
Keep slight left at fork onto US 65
141 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
13
Continue on I 49
46 mi
·
47 min
·
I 49
Use the slight right lane.
14
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.
15
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
16
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
17
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
20
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 164.4 miles from El Dorado, AR, or about 3h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 141 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.4 miles or 3h 10m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 56m
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 El Dorado, 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 El Dorado, AR
This is one driving day of about 328.8 miles and 6h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from El Dorado, 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 US 65 for about 141 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 164.4 mi from El Dorado, AR · 3h 10m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 164.4 miles from El Dorado, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 65 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 141 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$50.26 one way
$100.53 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $55.13 | $110.26 |
| premium | $4.61 | $59.68 | $119.35 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.05 | $146.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.52 | $15.78 |
| Efficient EV | 82.2 | 0 | $28.77 | $13.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.5 | 1 | $46.03 | $21.04 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Morning in Bentonville on Monday
Local time
11:07 AM
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 2m 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 El Dorado, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 328.8 miles and takes about 6h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 65, I 49, US 167. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.4 miles from El Dorado, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $50.26 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 328.8 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 104 miles (US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.7 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 118.9 miles (US 65): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from El Dorado, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Fort Smith along the way.
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