Origin
Rockwell, AR
Afternoon in Rockwell on Wednesday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rockwell, AR to Bentonville, AR
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
207.5 mi
334 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 51m
★
6 AM
4h 4m
8 AM
4h 30m
10 AM
4h 13m
12 PM
4h 11m
3 PM
4h 15m
5 PM
4h 29m
8 PM
3h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bentonville, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Rockwell, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 207.5 miles and takes about 4h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Enterprise Drive, Kaufman Road, Airport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.34 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
103.7 miles from Rockwell, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 207.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Enterprise Drive 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 4h 4m 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 Rockwell, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise Drive | — | — |
| Kaufman Road | — | — |
| Airport Road | — | — |
| US 270 West | — | — |
| Doctor Martin Luther King | — | — |
| Albert Pike Road | — | — |
| 540 North | — | — |
| I 40 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Enterprise Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rockwell, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on Grissom Trail
387 ft
·
19 sec
·
Grissom Trail
2
Turn right onto Enterprise Drive
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Enterprise Drive
3
Turn left onto Kaufman Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaufman Road
4
At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Road
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
5
Take the ramp left toward US 270 West: Mount Ida
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
US 270 West: Mount Ida
6
Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
0.7 mi
·
43 sec
·
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
7
Keep slight right
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
8
Turn sharp left onto Albert Pike Road
33 mi
·
37 min
·
Albert Pike Road
9
Continue straight
32 mi
·
39 min
10
At the end of the road, turn right
54 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward 540 North
12 mi
·
14 min
·
540 North
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
4.6 mi
·
4 min
·
I 40 East: Little Rock, Memphis
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 49 North: Fayetteville
14
Continue straight
46 mi
·
47 min
15
Keep slight left
19 mi
·
20 min
16
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
17
Turn left onto Southeast 14th Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast 14th Street
18
Turn right onto Southeast J Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Southeast J Street
19
Turn left onto East Central Avenue
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Central Avenue
20
Turn right onto North Main Street
187 ft
·
6 sec
·
North Main Street
21
Arrive at your destination
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 103.7 miles from Rockwell, AR, or about 2h 2m 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 46 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 103.7 miles or 2h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 20m
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 Rockwell, 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 Rockwell, AR
This is one driving day of about 207.5 miles and 4h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Rockwell, 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 103.7 mi from Rockwell, AR · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
104 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 103.7 miles from Rockwell, 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
$31.34 one way
$62.67 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
73 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $37.24 | $74.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.81 | $91.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.79 | $9.96 |
| Efficient EV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.16 | $8.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 83 | 1 | $29.05 | $13.28 |
Gas CO2
73 kg
EV CO2
24 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 Wednesday
Local time
3:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Booneville, AR
104 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
1 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
4h 4m 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 Rockwell, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 207.5 miles and takes about 4h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Enterprise Drive, Kaufman Road, Airport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 103.7 miles from Rockwell, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.34 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 4h 4m 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 Rockwell, AR to Bentonville, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rockwell, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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