Origin
Goshen, AR
Morning in Goshen on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Goshen, 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
48m
Distance
34.2 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Goshen, AR
Hugo Martínez
Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
Spanning 34.2 miles, this quick trip from Goshen to Bentonville is a straightforward journey that takes approximately 48 minutes to complete. It serves as an ideal one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated travel logistics. With a fuel cost estimate of just $5, it is a budget-friendly way to navigate between these two Southeast Arkansas locations. You will primarily utilize I-49, West Bowen Boulevard, and East Mission Boulevard to make your way north. This mixed-drive route is practical for anyone looking for a direct path without unnecessary detours or long-haul fatigue.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 34.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a varied experience behind the wheel, as this route transitions between local roads and faster highway segments. With 57% of the drive spent on highways, you will experience a balanced mix of city-style driving and open road travel. The most significant portion of your time on the interstate consists of an 18.3-mile stretch on I-49, which serves as the primary backbone of the trip. As you move from the local streets onto the highway, the pace of the drive shifts noticeably, offering a clean, efficient connection between your origin and destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 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
1,508 ft
1,194 ft
Total Climb
540 ft
Total Descent
437 ft
Highest Point
1,508 ft
~4.9 mi in
Elevation Range
314 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 9.1 miles in near North Old Missouri Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 34.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (North Old Missouri Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (East Rolling Hills Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (North College Avenue): 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
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Old Missouri Road
Turn right onto North Old Missouri Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.4 mi into trip
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~16m in
|
East Rolling Hills Drive
Turn left onto East Rolling Hills Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
North College Avenue
Turn right onto North College Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
12.2 mi into trip
|
~21m 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...
6
32.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Goshen, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Rogers along the way.
Rogers
12.2 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| West Bowen Boulevard | 4 mi | 5m |
| East Mission Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| East Skillern Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| North Old Wire Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 18.3 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Goshen, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Blue Springs Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
Blue Springs Road
2
Turn right onto AR 45
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
West Bowen Boulevard
3
Continue on AR 45
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East Mission Boulevard
4
Turn right onto Oakland Zion Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Zion Road
5
Turn left onto East Skillern Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East Skillern Road
6
Continue on North Old Wire Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
North Old Wire Road
7
Turn right onto North Old Missouri Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Old Missouri Road
Use the right lane.
8
Turn left onto East Rolling Hills Drive
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Rolling Hills Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto North College Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North College Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn slight left
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
12
Merge onto US 71B
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
13
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.
14
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
18 mi
·
19 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Goshen, AR · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Goshen, 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
$5.17 one way
$10.33 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $5.67 | $11.34 |
| premium | $4.56 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $2.99 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.79 | $2.19 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Morning in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
9:33 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
48m 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 Goshen, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 34.2 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, West Bowen Boulevard, East Mission Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Goshen, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.17 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 15 decision points packed into just 34.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles (North Old Missouri Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (East Rolling Hills Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.1 miles (North College Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Goshen, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Rogers along the way.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 1,194 ft to 1,508 ft elevation with about 540 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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