Origin
Gosnell, AR
Afternoon in Gosnell on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Gosnell, AR to Bentonville, AR
Drive Time
6h
Distance
312.4 mi
503 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$48
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 48m
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6 AM
6h 1m
8 AM
6h 27m
10 AM
6h 10m
12 PM
6h 7m
3 PM
6h 11m
5 PM
6h 25m
8 PM
5h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Gosnell, AR
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Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Gosnell, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 312.4 miles and takes about 6h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 181, T & C Boulevard, Shield-Hopper Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $47.76 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
156.2 miles from Gosnell, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 6h drive with frequent turns across 312.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 181 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. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gosnell, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 181 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| T & C Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shield-Hopper Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shied-Hopper Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Shield-Hopper Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Thompson Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Bloomington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Monroe Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 181
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Gosnell, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Bevill Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bevill Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto State Highway 181
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
State Highway 181
3
Continue straight
6.3 mi
·
11 min
4
Turn left
7.4 mi
·
12 min
5
Continue straight
6.9 mi
·
16 min
6
Turn left
49 mi
·
1 hr
7
At the end of the road, turn right
33 mi
·
47 min
8
Turn right
436 ft
·
6 sec
9
Continue straight
1.4 mi
·
1 min
10
Continue straight
413 ft
·
12 sec
11
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
12
Take the exit slight right
364 ft
·
10 sec
13
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
14
Continue on T & C Boulevard
50 mi
·
56 min
·
T & C Boulevard
15
Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
331 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
16
Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
17
Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
18
Turn right
23 mi
·
25 min
19
At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi
·
11 min
20
Take the exit slight right
5.0 mi
·
7 min
21
Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi
·
8 min
22
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
23
Turn left
59 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
24
Keep slight right
3.0 mi
·
5 min
25
Continue on North Thompson Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Thompson Road
26
Continue on South Bloomington Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
27
Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Monroe Avenue
28
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
29
Merge slight left
7.3 mi
·
7 min
30
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
31
Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
32
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
33
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
34
Turn right onto North Main Street
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
35
Arrive at your destination
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 156.2 miles from Gosnell, AR, or about 3h 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 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 156.2 miles or 3h 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 55m
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 Gosnell, 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 Gosnell, AR
This is one driving day of about 312.4 miles and 6h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gosnell, 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 156.2 mi from Gosnell, AR · 3h into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 156.2 miles from Gosnell, 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
$47.76 one way
$95.52 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $52.38 | $104.76 |
| premium | $4.61 | $56.70 | $113.40 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.40 | $138.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$48
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$73–$98
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.7 | 1 | $32.80 | $15.00 |
| Efficient EV | 78.1 | 0 | $27.33 | $12.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125 | 1 | $43.74 | $19.99 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Bentonville on Monday
Local time
12:29 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
6h 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 Gosnell, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 312.4 miles and takes about 6h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 181, T & C Boulevard, Shield-Hopper Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 156.2 miles from Gosnell, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $47.76 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.
The route itself is not hard, but at 6h, endurance matters. Plan breaks every 2-3 hours. The 0 decision points are all manageable with basic attention.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Gosnell, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Gosnell, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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