The drive from Marked Tree, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 318.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 49, I 57 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.9 miles on I 40.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.12 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
159.3 miles from Marked Tree, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 15m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 1m. Total distance: 318.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 1m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 1m highway drive covering 318.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 113.9 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 113.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 102.2 miles in near US 64.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 318.6 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 102.2 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.6 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 296.2 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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102.2 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|US 64
Take the exit onto US 64 toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe,...
5
102.6 mi into trip|~2h 8m in|US 64
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64 toward US 64 West: Conway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 64 West: Conway
6
296.2 mi into trip|~5h 33m 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.
5
315.5 mi into trip|~5h 54m in|US 62; AR 12
Take the exit onto US 62; AR 12 toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Sou...
6
316.8 mi into trip|~5h 56m in|Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Marked Tree, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
Conway
102.2 mi in|~2h 7m|via US 64
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
113.9 mi
1h 53m
I 49
65.6 mi
1h 8m
I 57
51.9 mi
52m
US 64
33 mi
42m
State Highway 14
22.6 mi
34m
West Jackson Street
12.3 mi
18m
Main Street
6.1 mi
9m
AR 14
4.1 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 113.9 mi, about 1h 53m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marked Tree, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Railroad Street
48 ft·4 sec·Railroad Street
2
Turn left onto Elm Street
432 ft·12 sec·Elm Street
3
Turn right onto AR 149
0.1 mi·15 sec·Frisco Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto AR 75; AR 14
0.6 mi·1 min·Gayosa
5
Take the ramp onto AR 14
3.9 mi·4 min·AR 14
6
Take the exit onto AR 14
0.3 mi·36 sec·AR 14
7
Turn left onto AR 14
0.5 mi·44 sec·State Highway 14
8
Continue on AR 14
2.5 mi·3 min·State Highway 14
9
Continue on AR 14
12 mi·18 min·West Jackson Street
10
Continue on AR 14
11 mi·16 min·State Highway 14
11
Continue on AR 14
6.1 mi·9 min·Main Street
12
Continue on AR 14
4.1 mi·6 min·Amagon Street
13
Continue on AR 14
6.5 mi·9 min·State Highway 14
14
Continue on AR 14
2.1 mi·3 min·State Highway 14
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
16
Merge onto I 57
52 mi·52 min·I 57
17
Take the exit onto US 64
0.4 mi·49 sec·US 64
Toward US 64 West, I 57 Business North: Beebe, Conway
18
Keep slight right at fork onto US 64
33 mi·41 min·US 64
Toward US 64 West: Conway
19
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
20
Merge onto I 40; US 65
114 mi·1 hr 53 min·I 40; US 65
21
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
22
Continue on I 49
46 mi·47 min·I 49
Use the slight right lane.
23
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.
24
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
25
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi·2 min·Southeast 14th Street
26
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi·2 min·Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi·2 min·East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft·6 sec·North Main Street
29
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
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 159.3 miles from Marked Tree, AR, or about 3h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.9 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 70 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 159.3 miles or 3h 15m 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 57m
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 Marked Tree, 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 Marked Tree, AR
This is one driving day of about 318.6 miles and 6h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 70 miles from Marked Tree, 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 I 40 for about 113.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 159.3 mi from Marked Tree, AR
· 3h 15m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.12 one way
$96.23 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg112 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$52.82
$105.64
premium
$4.56
$57.18
$114.37
diesel
$5.61
$70.34
$140.69
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: 111.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
95.6
1
$33.45
$15.29
Efficient EV
79.7
0
$27.88
$12.74
EV Truck/SUV
127.4
1
$44.60
$20.39
Gas CO2
111 kg
EV CO2
37 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
Marked Tree, AR
Morning
in Marked Tree on Saturday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bentonville, AR
Morning
in Bentonville on Saturday
Local time
10:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Delaware, AR
159 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
4 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
6h 1m 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 Marked Tree, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 318.6 miles and takes about 6h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, I 57. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 159.3 miles from Marked Tree, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.12 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 318.6 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 102.2 miles (US 64): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 102.6 miles (US 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 296.2 miles (I 49; US 62; US 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Marked Tree, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Conway along the way.
