Origin
Highland, AR
Night in Highland on Tuesday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Highland, AR to Bentonville, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
4h 8m
Distance
197.9 mi
318 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 55m
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6 AM
4h 8m
8 AM
4h 34m
10 AM
4h 17m
12 PM
4h 15m
3 PM
4h 19m
5 PM
4h 33m
8 PM
4h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Highland, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 197.9 miles and takes about 4h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Timberlane Drive, Ridgecrest Drive, Rebel Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.89 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
98.9 miles from Highland, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 4h 8m drive with frequent turns across 197.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Timberlane Drive 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 8m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Highland, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Timberlane Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ridgecrest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rebel Drive | 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 |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Timberlane Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Highland, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on West Lakeshore Drive
413 ft
·
18 sec
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West Lakeshore Drive
2
Turn right onto Timberlane Drive
417 ft
·
19 sec
·
Timberlane Drive
3
Turn left onto Ridgecrest Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Ridgecrest Drive
4
Continue on Ridgecrest Drive
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ridgecrest Drive
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Rebel Drive
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
Rebel Drive
6
Turn right
4.6 mi
·
5 min
7
Continue on T & C Boulevard
50 mi
·
56 min
·
T & C Boulevard
8
Turn left onto Shield-Hopper Highway
331 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
9
Continue on Shied-Hopper Bypass
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
10
Continue on Shield-Hopper Bypass
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
11
Turn right
23 mi
·
25 min
12
At the end of the road, turn right
7.2 mi
·
11 min
13
Take the exit slight right
5.0 mi
·
7 min
14
Take the exit slight right
6.1 mi
·
8 min
15
Continue straight
0.5 mi
·
1 min
16
Turn left
59 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
17
Keep slight right
3.0 mi
·
5 min
18
Continue on North Thompson Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Thompson Road
19
Continue on South Bloomington Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
20
Turn left onto West Monroe Avenue
0.6 mi
·
57 sec
·
West Monroe Avenue
21
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
22
Merge slight left
7.3 mi
·
7 min
23
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
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US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
24
Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
25
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
26
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
27
Turn right onto North Main Street
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98.9 miles from Highland, AR, or about 2h 4m 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98.9 miles or 2h 4m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 23m
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 Highland, 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 Highland, AR
This is one driving day of about 197.9 miles and 4h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Highland, 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 98.9 mi from Highland, AR · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 98.9 miles from Highland, 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
$29.89 one way
$59.78 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
69 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $32.81 | $65.62 |
| premium | $4.56 | $35.52 | $71.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.69 | $87.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.78 | $9.50 |
| Efficient EV | 49.5 | 0 | $17.32 | $7.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.2 | 0 | $27.71 | $12.67 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 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
Night in Bentonville on Tuesday
Local time
11:38 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
57°F
Delaware, AR
99 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
18 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
4h 8m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Highland, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 197.9 miles and takes about 4h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Timberlane Drive, Ridgecrest Drive, Rebel Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98.9 miles from Highland, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $29.89 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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.
Navigation is easy, but the length (4h 8m) means fatigue is the real challenge. The route is 0% highway with very few tricky spots.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Highland, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Highland, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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