Origin
Siloam Springs, AR
Afternoon in Siloam Springs on Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Siloam Springs, AR to Bentonville, AR
Drive Time
48m
Distance
30.3 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
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6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
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 Siloam Springs, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 30.3 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AR 59, State Highway 102, West Centerton Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.5 miles on AR 59. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.63 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
15.2 miles from Siloam Springs, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 48m highway drive covering 30.3 miles, with most of the trip on AR 59 and State Highway 102. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.5 miles on AR 59.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AR 59 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on AR 59 and State Highway 102. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Tahlequah Street.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Tahlequah Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Mount Olive Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 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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East Tahlequah Street
Turn left onto East Tahlequah Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Mount Olive Street
Turn right onto North Mount Olive Street
Navigation decision point
5
13.7 mi into trip
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~21m in
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Church Avenue
Turn right onto Church Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
13.7 mi into trip
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~21m in
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4th Street
Turn left onto 4th Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.8 mi into trip
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~21m in
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AR 102 / East Roller Avenue
Turn right onto AR 102 / East Roller Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AR 59 | 10.5 mi | 15m |
| State Highway 102 | 8 mi | 11m |
| West Centerton Boulevard | 4.2 mi | 6m |
| Cheri Whitlock Drive | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Southwest 14th Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| East Roller Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Mount Olive Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AR 59
— 10.5 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Siloam Springs, AR and Bentonville, AR.
1
Start on North Broadway Street
210 ft
·
14 sec
·
North Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto East Tahlequah Street
195 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Tahlequah Street
3
Turn right onto North Mount Olive Street
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
North Mount Olive Street
4
Turn right onto AR 43
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Cheri Whitlock Drive
5
Turn left onto AR 59
11 mi
·
15 min
·
AR 59
6
Turn slight right onto 3rd Street
315 ft
·
15 sec
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3rd Street
7
Turn right onto Church Avenue
231 ft
·
15 sec
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Church Avenue
8
Turn left onto 4th Street
213 ft
·
11 sec
·
4th Street
9
Turn right onto AR 102
1.0 mi
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1 min
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East Roller Avenue
10
Continue on AR 102
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
State Highway 102
11
Continue on AR 102; AR 279
4.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Centerton Boulevard
12
Continue on AR 102
2.3 mi
·
3 min
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Southwest 14th Street
13
Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi
·
3 min
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South Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 15.2 miles from Siloam Springs, AR, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.5 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 30.3 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.2 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
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 Siloam Springs, 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 Siloam Springs, AR
This is one driving day of about 30.3 miles and 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Siloam Springs, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on AR 59 for about 10.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Siloam Springs, AR · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Siloam Springs, 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
$4.63 one way
$9.26 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| premium | $4.61 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$30–$55
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Monday
Local time
12:26 PM
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
21 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
48m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Siloam Springs, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 30.3 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AR 59, State Highway 102, West Centerton Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 miles from Siloam Springs, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 48m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Tahlequah Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Mount Olive Street): Navigation decision point; at 13.7 miles (Church Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Siloam Springs, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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