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Trip from Lewisville, 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

5h 48m

Distance

290.7 mi

468 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$44

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 35m ★
6 AM
5h 48m
8 AM
6h 15m
10 AM
5h 58m
12 PM
5h 55m
3 PM
5h 59m
5 PM
6h 13m
8 PM
5h 41m

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 Lewisville, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 290.7 miles and takes about 5h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 71, I 49, North Lakeside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.5 miles on US 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.90 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

145.3 miles from Lewisville, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 71 86.5 mi 1h 42m
I 49 65.6 mi 1h 8m
North Lakeside Drive 51.2 mi 59m
West 1st Street 28.9 mi 33m
Main Street 24.3 mi 32m
North State Line Avenue 18.4 mi 24m
US 59 8 mi 11m
Jefferson Avenue 2.9 mi 5m
Longest stretch: US 71 — 86.5 mi, about 1h 42m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lewisville, AR and Bentonville, AR.

1

Start on Spruce Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Spruce Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto US 82

29 mi · 33 min · West 1st Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Turn right onto Jefferson Avenue

2.9 mi · 5 min · Jefferson Avenue
4

Turn left onto East 51st Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · East 51st Street
5

Turn right onto US 59; US 71

18 mi · 24 min · North State Line Avenue
6

Continue on US 59; US 71

24 mi · 32 min · Main Street
7

Continue on US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371

8.0 mi · 11 min · US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
8

Turn right onto US 59; US 71

51 mi · 59 min · North Lakeside Drive
9

Continue on US 71; US 270

70 mi · 1 hr 23 min · US 71; US 270
10

Take the exit onto US 71

12 mi · 14 min · US 71
Toward 540 North
11

Keep slight right at fork onto US 71

4.6 mi · 4 min · US 71
Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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

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 145.3 miles from Lewisville, AR, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.5 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 64 miles or 1h 22m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 145.3 miles or 3h 1m 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 50m

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 Lewisville, 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 Lewisville, AR

This is one driving day of about 290.7 miles and 5h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Lewisville, 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 71 for about 86.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Barling, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Barling, AR

145 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

Ashdown, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Barling, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.3 miles from Lewisville, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before US 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 86.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

La Condesa

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wickes, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 103.8

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18703852260

Visit website

Cossatot Grounds Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Wickes, Arkansas

0.8 mi

Stilwell's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

De Queen, Arkansas

1.3 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Panini Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 207.6

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14797631047

Crossy Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fort Smith, Arkansas

2.9 mi

La Condesa

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route Moderately mile 103.8

Wickes, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+18703852260

Visit website

Cossatot Grounds Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $1 to $10 mile 103.8

Wickes, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+18703852206

Visit website

Stilwell's Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 83.1

De Queen, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18706422872

Visit website

Taste & See Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 207.6

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+14797557414

Rock Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 166.1

Waldron, Arkansas

Hours: 5 am–8 pm

+14796370343

Visit website

Lewis' Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 207.6

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–3 pm

+14796464309

Phở Việtnam

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 207.6

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10:30 am–8 pm

+14797823227

Visit website

George's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 207.6

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+14797851199

Visit website

Panini Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $1 to $10 mile 207.6

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+14797631047

Crossy Coffee

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10 mile 207.6

Fort Smith, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+14792858615

Visit website

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 290.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 290.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 290.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

+18887584389

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 290.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 290.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 290.7

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 288.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 82 / West 1st Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 82 / West 1st Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
216.6 mi into trip | ~4h 26m in | US 71

Keep slight right at fork onto US 71 toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
6
221.2 mi into trip | ~4h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
6
268.3 mi into trip | ~5h 20m in | 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
288.9 mi into trip | ~5h 44m in | Southeast J Street

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$43.90 one way

$87.81 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $48.19 $96.39
premium $4.56 $52.18 $104.35
diesel $5.61 $64.18 $128.37

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$44

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$69–$94

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good

ClipperCreek Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Bentonville, Arkansas

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 5 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $31 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.2 1 $30.52 $13.95
Efficient EV 72.7 0 $25.44 $11.63
EV Truck/SUV 116.3 1 $40.70 $18.60

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Lewisville, AR

Afternoon in Lewisville on Saturday

Local time

12:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bentonville, AR

Afternoon in Bentonville on Saturday

Local time

12:51 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

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

5h 48m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive from Lewisville, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 290.7 miles and takes about 5h 48m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 86.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 0.2 miles in near US 82 / West 1st Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 290.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 82 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 216.6 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Lewisville, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

216.6 mi in | ~4h 26m | via US 71

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 48m. Total distance: 290.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Lewisville, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 290.7 miles and takes about 5h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 71, I 49, North Lakeside Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 145.3 miles from Lewisville, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.90 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.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 290.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 82 / West 1st Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 216.6 miles (US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 221.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Lewisville, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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