Origin
Lincoln, AR
Afternoon in Lincoln on Friday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln, AR to Bentonville, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
43.9 mi
71 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln, AR
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Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Lincoln, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 43.9 miles and takes about 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 49, East Pridemore Drive, Fulbright Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.3 miles on I 49. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 43.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Lincoln, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 43.9 miles and takes about 59m, 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 15 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 19.3 miles.
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 0.2 miles in near US 62 / East Pridemore Drive.
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 12 decision points packed into just 43.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 62 / East Pridemore Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16 / Fulbright Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 62 / East Pridemore Drive
Turn left onto US 62 / East Pridemore Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
17.3 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive
Turn left onto US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16 / Fulbright Expressway
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16 / Fulbright Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~31m 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
42.2 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 49 | 19.3 mi | 20m |
| East Pridemore Drive | 15.3 mi | 22m |
| Fulbright Expressway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Southeast 14th Street | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Southeast J Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| East Central Avenue | 0.7 mi | 2m |
| US 62 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 49
— 19.3 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Boyer Avenue
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
Boyer Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Park Street
139 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Park Street
3
Turn right onto Main Street
476 ft
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 62
15 mi
·
22 min
·
East Pridemore Drive
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 62
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 62; AR 16
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Futrall Drive
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp onto US 62; AR 16
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 62; AR 16
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Fulbright Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
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.
10
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
11
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
12
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
13
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22 mi from Lincoln, AR · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Lincoln, 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
$6.63 one way
$13.26 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.28 | $14.56 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.69 | $19.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Afternoon in Bentonville on Friday
Local time
3:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
72°F
Fayetteville, AR
22 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
1 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
59m 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 Lincoln, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 43.9 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 49, East Pridemore Drive, Fulbright Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22 miles from Lincoln, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.63 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 12 decision points packed into just 43.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 59m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 62 / East Pridemore Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.3 miles (US 62; AR 16 / South Futrall Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 17.8 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 16 / Fulbright Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Lincoln, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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