Origin
Elkins, AR
Morning in Elkins on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkins, AR to Bentonville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
37.5 mi
60 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkins, AR
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Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Elkins, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 37.5 miles and takes about 56m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, North Center Street, South Crossover Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.3 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.66 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 37.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Elkins, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 37.5 miles and takes about 56m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 18.3 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,416 ft
1,194 ft
Total Climb
492 ft
Total Descent
413 ft
Highest Point
1,416 ft
~10.7 mi in
Elevation Range
222 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near AR 265 / South Crossover Road.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (AR 265 / South Crossover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (East Township Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (North Shiloh Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
AR 265 / South Crossover Road
Turn right onto AR 265 / South Crossover Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
East Township Street
Turn left onto East Township Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
14.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
North Shiloh Drive
Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
15.4 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Sp...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Elkins, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Rogers along the way.
Rogers
15.4 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| North Center Street | 8.5 mi | 14m |
| South Crossover Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| East Township Street | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| North Gregg Avenue | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkins, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Church Street
155 ft
·
8 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto AR 16
8.5 mi
·
14 min
·
North Center Street
3
Turn right onto AR 265
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
South Crossover Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto East Township Street
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
East Township Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto North Gregg Avenue
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
North Gregg Avenue
6
Turn right onto North Shiloh Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Shiloh Drive
Use the right lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto US 71B
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Fulbright Expressway
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North, US 62 North, US 71 North: Springdale, Rogers
Use the slight right lane.
10
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
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
12
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
13
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Elkins, AR · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Elkins, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bentonville, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Bentonville, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.66 one way
$11.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $6.22 | $12.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.94 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.28 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
8:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
S 20 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
72°F
Fayetteville, AR
19 mi in
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
8 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
56m 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 Elkins, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 37.5 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, North Center Street, South Crossover Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Elkins, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.66 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 37.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (AR 265 / South Crossover Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (East Township Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 14.9 miles (North Shiloh Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Elkins, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Rogers along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,194 ft to 1,416 ft elevation with about 492 ft of total climbing.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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