Origin
Magnolia, AR
Morning in Magnolia on Monday
Local time
7:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Magnolia, AR to Bentonville, AR
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
345.5 mi
556 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
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6 AM
5h 21m
8 AM
5h 48m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Magnolia, AR
Christina & Peter
Bentonville, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Traveling from Magnolia to Bentonville covers 345.5 miles and takes approximately 5 hours and 21 minutes of driving time. Because this route stays entirely within Arkansas, you will remain in the Southeast region for the duration of your journey. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, though the turn-heavy nature of the local roads makes it feel more substantial than a standard highway cruise. Budgeting about $53 for fuel should cover your needs for the trek. Since the route relies on roads like East Main Street, West Main Street, and North Vine Street rather than high-speed interstates, expect a more localized driving experience from start to finish.
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
172.8 miles from Magnolia, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. With a 0% highway share, you will navigate through town corridors and local connectors rather than monotonous, high-speed lanes. The path winds through the Southeast Arkansas landscape, requiring frequent adjustments and careful navigation through various turns. Because you aren't spending time on major interstates, the pace remains steady but deliberate. You won't find long, uninterrupted stretches here, so prepare for a drive that changes character as you progress through each local segment.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Main Street 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
This is a straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Magnolia, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Vine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rosston Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Rosston Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 1st Street South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 270 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Martin Luther King Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Magnolia, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Jackson Street
10 ft
·
8 sec
·
Jackson Street
2
Turn left onto East Main Street
328 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward West Main Street
417 ft
·
10 sec
·
West Main Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn right onto North Vine Street
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
North Vine Street
6
Turn right
18 mi
·
26 min
7
Turn right onto Rosston Highway
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Rosston Highway
8
Continue on Rosston Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Rosston Road
9
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 1st Street South
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
West 1st Street South
10
Turn left onto West Main Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
11
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
12
Merge slight left
52 mi
·
51 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward US 270 West: Hot Springs
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 270 West: Hot Springs
14
Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Road
12 mi
·
14 min
·
Martin Luther King Road
15
Continue on Malvern Avenue
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Malvern Avenue
16
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
18
Continue on Hot Springs Bypass
5.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Hot Springs Bypass
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
184 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
20
Exit the roundabout
45 mi
·
50 min
21
At the end of the road, turn right
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto South Scenic 7 Drive
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Scenic 7 Drive
23
Continue on 4th Street
14 mi
·
16 min
·
4th Street
24
Continue on North State Highway 7
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
North State Highway 7
25
Continue straight
374 ft
·
9 sec
26
Turn right onto Union Street
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Union Street
27
Turn left onto West Main Street
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
West Main Street
28
Continue on West Main Street
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
29
Turn right onto Mission Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mission Road
30
Continue on Lakewood Drive
367 ft
·
10 sec
·
Lakewood Drive
31
Take the ramp left toward I-40
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I-40
32
Merge slight left
65 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 49 North: Fayetteville
34
Continue straight
46 mi
·
47 min
35
Keep slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
36
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
37
Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
38
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
39
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
40
Turn right onto North Main Street
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
41
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since you have a 5-hour and 21-minute drive ahead of you, plan to depart early in the morning to maximize daylight hours for your navigation. You are limited to just one recommended stop, so choose your break point strategically to stretch your legs and refuel. Keeping a close eye on your fuel gauge is wise, as local roads can sometimes lead to unpredictable consumption compared to steady highway driving. Flexibility is your biggest advantage on this route; since you aren't tied to a major interstate, feel free to adjust your pace as needed. Always double-check your navigation before hitting North Vine Street to ensure you stay on track through the more complex turn-heavy sections.
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 172.8 miles from Magnolia, AR, or about 2h 40m 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 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172.8 miles or 2h 40m 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 25m
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 Magnolia, 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.
+
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 Magnolia, AR
This is one driving day of about 345.5 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Magnolia, 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 172.8 mi from Magnolia, AR · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
173 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 172.8 miles from Magnolia, 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
$52.82 one way
$105.64 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
121 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $57.93 | $115.86 |
| premium | $4.61 | $62.71 | $125.41 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $76.76 | $153.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.6 | 1 | $36.28 | $16.58 |
| Efficient EV | 86.4 | 0 | $30.23 | $13.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 138.2 | 1 | $48.37 | $22.11 |
Gas CO2
121 kg
EV CO2
40 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.
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Morning in Bentonville on Monday
Local time
7:05 AM
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
5h 21m 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 Magnolia, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 345.5 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, West Main Street, North Vine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 172.8 miles from Magnolia, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.82 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 straightforward 5h 21m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Magnolia, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Magnolia, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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