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Trip from Shannon Hills, AR to Bentonville, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 56m

Distance

221.4 mi

356 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Good

7 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 44m ★
6 AM
3h 56m
8 AM
4h 22m
10 AM
4h 5m
12 PM
4h 3m
3 PM
4h 7m
5 PM
4h 21m
8 PM
3h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Bentonville, AR, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Shannon Hills, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 221.4 miles and takes about 3h 56m 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, Sardis Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $33.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

110.7 miles from Shannon Hills, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 134.7 mi 2h 14m
I 49 65.6 mi 1h 8m
Sardis Road 1.7 mi 4m
Southeast 14th Street 1.1 mi 2m
Southeast J Street 1 mi 2m
South Loop Road 1 mi 2m
East Central Avenue 0.7 mi 2m
Mabelvale West Road 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 40 — 134.7 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shannon Hills, AR and Bentonville, AR.

1

Start on Tall Pine Drive

31 ft · 6 sec · Tall Pine Drive
2

Turn left onto Sardis Road

1.7 mi · 4 min · Sardis Road
3

Turn left onto Alexander Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Alexander Road
4

Turn right onto South Loop Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · South Loop Road
5

At end of road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Mabelvale West Road
6

Turn slight right

257 ft · 11 sec
7

Continue on this road

364 ft · 15 sec · this road
8

Turn slight right onto I-30 Frontage Road

212 ft · 4 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
9

Take the ramp

13 mi · 15 min
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 49 sec
Exit 13B Toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
11

Merge onto I 40; US 65

135 mi · 2 hr 14 min · I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
13

Continue on I 49

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
14

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.
15

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
16

Turn left onto AR 12; US 62

1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street
17

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street
Use the left lane.
18

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue
Use the left lane.
19

Turn right onto North Main Street

185 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street
20

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

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 110.7 miles from Shannon Hills, AR, or about 1h 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.7 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 49 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 110.7 miles or 1h 58m 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 10m

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 Shannon Hills, 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 Shannon Hills, AR

This is one driving day of about 221.4 miles and 3h 56m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Shannon Hills, 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 134.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

111 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

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.7 miles from Shannon Hills, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Clarksville, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 110.7

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

1.6 mi

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately mile 110.7

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour Inexpensiv mile 79.1

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 79.1

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Wiederkehr Wine Cellar & Weinkeller Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 126.5

Wiederkehr Village, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14794689463

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.8

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 189.8

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 221.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 221.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 31.6

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 221.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

+18887584389

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 221.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 221.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 221.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 219.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~7m in | Mabelvale West Road

At end of road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road

Navigation decision point

7
16.9 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 13B Toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
5
17.6 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 40; US 65

Merge onto I 40; US 65

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
199 mi into trip | ~3h 28m 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
219.6 mi into trip | ~3h 51m in | Southeast J Street

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.44 one way

$66.87 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $36.71 $73.41
premium $4.56 $39.74 $79.48
diesel $5.61 $48.88 $97.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.4 0 $23.25 $10.63
Efficient EV 55.4 0 $19.37 $8.86
EV Truck/SUV 88.6 1 $31.00 $14.17

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 16, 2026

Origin

Shannon Hills, AR

Afternoon in Shannon Hills on Saturday

Local time

12:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bentonville, AR

Afternoon in Bentonville on Saturday

Local time

12:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

S 10 to 15 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 2:49PM CDT until April 16 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 16 at 2:05PM CDT until April 16 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Little Rock AR

79°F

Delaware, AR

111 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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 56m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

221.4 mi in 3h 56m, mostly highway — 134.7 mi of that is on I 40.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.7 mi on I 40.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near Mabelvale West Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 221.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (Mabelvale West Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Shannon Hills, AR to Bentonville, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

Oklahoma City

16.9 mi in | ~24m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 56m. Total distance: 221.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 134.7 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bentonville, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 3.2 miles (Mabelvale West Road): Navigation decision point; at 16.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Bentonville, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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