Origin
Rector, AR
Late night in Rector on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rector, AR to Bentonville, AR
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
6h 8m
Distance
287.7 mi
463 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$43
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 56m
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6 AM
6h 9m
8 AM
6h 34m
10 AM
6h 18m
12 PM
6h 15m
3 PM
6h 19m
5 PM
6h 33m
8 PM
6h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rector, AR
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Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rector, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 287.7 miles and takes about 6h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 412, US 62, T & C Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.8 miles on US 412. At current regular gas prices, budget about $43.45 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
143.9 miles from Rector, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 5m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Rector, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 287.7 miles and takes about 6h 8m, 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 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 412 is the longest continuous segment at about 61.8 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 early in the drive near AR 90 / South Main Street.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 287.7 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: near the start (AR 90 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 49; AR 1 / West 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 192.7 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 22 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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AR 90 / South Main Street
Turn left onto AR 90 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 49; AR 1 / West 9th Street
Turn right onto US 49; AR 1 / West 9th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
192.7 mi into trip
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~4h 1m in
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US 62; US 65; US 412
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
Navigation decision point
6
270.2 mi into trip
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~5h 41m in
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US 412
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
285.9 mi into trip
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~6h 4m in
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Southeast J Street
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 412 | 61.8 mi | 1h 15m |
| US 62 | 53.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| T & C Boulevard | 49.9 mi | 56m |
| US 63 | 33.4 mi | 47m |
| West Kings Highway | 26.8 mi | 32m |
| Shield-Hopper Bypass | 19.1 mi | 22m |
| US 49 | 8 mi | 11m |
| West 9th Street | 7.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US 412
— 61.8 mi, about 1h 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rector, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Front Street
51 ft
·
7 sec
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Front Street
2
Turn left onto AR 90
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
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South Main Street
3
Turn right onto US 49; AR 1
7.4 mi
·
11 min
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West 9th Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
Enter roundabout onto US 49; AR 1
80 ft
·
1 sec
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East Franklin Street
5
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
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East Franklin Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on US 49; AR 1
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
8
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 49; AR 1
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US 49; AR 1
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 49; AR 1
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
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US 49; AR 1
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto US 49Y
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
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West Court Street
13
Turn right onto US 412B
27 mi
·
32 min
·
West Kings Highway
14
Continue on US 412B
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Portia Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto US 63; US 412
33 mi
·
47 min
·
US 63; US 412
16
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
436 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 62; US 412
17
Continue on US 62; US 63; US 412
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 63; US 412
18
Continue on US 62; US 412
413 ft
·
13 sec
·
US 62; US 412
19
Continue on US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 62; US 412; US 63 Business
20
Take the exit
365 ft
·
10 sec
21
Merge onto US 62; US 412; AR 175
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 62; US 412; AR 175
22
Continue on US 62; US 412
50 mi
·
56 min
·
T & C Boulevard
23
Turn left onto US 62; US 412
332 ft
·
4 sec
·
Shield-Hopper Highway
24
Continue on US 62; US 412
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Shied-Hopper Bypass
25
Continue on US 62; US 412
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Shield-Hopper Bypass
26
Turn right onto US 62; US 412
23 mi
·
25 min
·
US 62; US 412
27
At end of road, turn right onto US 62; US 65; US 412
7.2 mi
·
11 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
28
Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
US 62; US 65; US 412
29
Take the exit onto US 62; US 412
6.1 mi
·
8 min
·
US 62; US 412
30
Continue on US 62; US 412
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62; US 412
Use the straight / left lanes.
31
Turn left onto US 412
59 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
US 412
Use the left lane.
32
Keep slight right at fork onto US 412
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
US 412
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on US 71B
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
North Thompson Road
34
Continue on US 71B
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Bloomington Street
35
Turn left onto AR 264
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
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West Monroe Avenue
36
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
28 sec
37
Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71
38
Take the exit onto US 62; AR 12
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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US 62; AR 12
Toward US 62 East, AR 12 East, AR 102 West: Southeast 14th Street, Hudson Road
39
Turn left onto AR 12; US 62
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
40
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
41
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
42
Turn right onto North Main Street
185 ft
·
6 sec
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North Main Street
43
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 143.9 miles from Rector, AR, or about 3h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.8 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 80 miles or 1h 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.9 miles or 3h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h
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 Rector, 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 Rector, AR
This is one driving day of about 287.7 miles and 6h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Rector, 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 412 for about 61.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.9 mi from Rector, AR · 3h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 143.9 miles from Rector, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before US 412 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.8 miles.
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
$43.45 one way
$86.90 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $47.70 | $95.39 |
| premium | $4.56 | $51.64 | $103.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.52 | $127.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 100.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.3 | 1 | $30.21 | $13.81 |
| Efficient EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.17 | $11.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.1 | 1 | $40.28 | $18.41 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% 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
Late night in Bentonville on Wednesday
Local time
5:35 AM
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
3 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 8m 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 Rector, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 287.7 miles and takes about 6h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 412, US 62, T & C Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.9 miles from Rector, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.45 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 22 significant decision points across 287.7 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: near the start (AR 90 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 49; AR 1 / West 9th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 192.7 miles (US 62; US 65; US 412): Navigation decision point.
The route from Rector, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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