Trip from Southside, 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

4h 50m

Distance

205.4 mi

331 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min

4 AM

4h 37m ★

6 AM

4h 51m

8 AM

5h 18m

10 AM

5h 0m

12 PM

4h 58m

3 PM

5h 2m

5 PM

5h 16m

8 PM

4h 43m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Southside, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 205.4 miles and takes about 4h 50m 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 65, East Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.8 miles on US 412. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.02 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

102.7 miles from Southside, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 205.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 50m highway drive covering 205.4 miles, with most of the trip on US 412 and US 65. The longest continuous stretch is about 61.8 miles on US 412.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 27 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 412 and US 65. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 67.4 miles in near AR 66 / Oak Street.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 205.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 67.4 miles (AR 66 / Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 129.2 miles (US 412): Lane positioning matters here; at 187.9 miles (US 412): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

67.4 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | AR 66 / Oak Street

Turn left onto AR 66 / Oak Street

Navigation decision point

129.2 mi into trip | ~3h 13m in | US 412

Turn left onto US 412

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

187.9 mi into trip | ~4h 23m in | US 412

Keep slight right at fork onto US 412

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

202.3 mi into trip | ~4h 43m 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...

203.6 mi into trip | ~4h 46m in | 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 65	50 mi	1h 12m
East Main Street	36.8 mi	54m
AR 66	15.8 mi	23m
US 62	11.9 mi	18m
I 49	7.3 mi	7m
Mountain View Road	6.1 mi	9m
Locust Grove Road	6 mi	10m

Longest stretch: US 412 — 61.8 mi, about 1h 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on US 167

356 ft · 8 sec · Batesville Boulevard

Turn right onto AR 230

2.2 mi · 3 min · Camp Tahkodah Road

Turn right onto AR 230

2.7 mi · 4 min · Locust Grove Road

Continue on AR 230

3.2 mi · 5 min · Locust Grove Road

Turn left onto AR 14; AR 25

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Heber Springs Road

Turn right onto AR 14

6.1 mi · 9 min · Mountain View Road

Turn straight onto AR 14

37 mi · 54 min · East Main Street

Continue on AR 66

16 mi · 23 min · AR 66

Turn right onto AR 66

351 ft · 11 sec · Main Street

Turn left onto AR 66

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Oak Street

Turn right onto US 65

50 mi · 1 hr 12 min · US 65

Take the exit onto US 62; US 65; US 412

5.0 mi · 7 min · US 62; US 65; US 412

Take the exit onto US 62; US 412

6.1 mi · 8 min · US 62; US 412

Continue on US 62; US 412

0.5 mi · 1 min · US 62; US 412

Use the straight / left lanes.

Turn left onto US 412

59 mi · 1 hr 10 min · US 412

Use the left lane.

Keep slight right at fork onto US 412

3.0 mi · 5 min · US 412

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on US 71B

2.0 mi · 3 min · North Thompson Road

Continue on US 71B

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Bloomington Street

Turn left onto AR 264

0.6 mi · 54 sec · West Monroe Avenue

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 49; US 62; US 71

7.3 mi · 7 min · I 49; US 62; US 71

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

Turn left onto AR 12; US 62

1.1 mi · 2 min · Southeast 14th Street

Turn right onto Southeast J Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · Southeast J Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto East Central Avenue

0.7 mi · 2 min · East Central Avenue

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto North Main Street

185 ft · 6 sec · North Main Street

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 102.7 miles from Southside, AR, or about 2h 34m 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 45 miles or 1h 9m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 102.7 miles or 2h 34m 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

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bentonville, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Southside, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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 Southside, AR

This is one driving day of about 205.4 miles and 4h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 miles from Southside, 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 102.7 mi from Southside, AR · 2h 34m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Harrison, AR

103 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

Calico Rock, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Harrison, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 102.7 miles from Southside, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Harrison, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.4

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Huntsville, Arkansas

1.8 mi

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Huntsville, Arkansas

2.3 mi

Taco Bell

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 117.4

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+18707418704

Visit website

Jamie's Local Flavor

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 117.4

Harrison, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+18703650421

Visit website

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161.4

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14797382000

Visit website

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 161.4

Huntsville, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–8:30 pm

+14797381266

Visit website

Whistle Stop Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Batesville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+18707930997

Red E Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Batesville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ClipperCreek Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 205.4

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 205.4

Bentonville, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Regular Gas

$31.02 one way

$62.04 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$34.05	$68.11
premium	$4.56	$36.87	$73.73
diesel	$5.61	$45.35	$90.70

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: 71.9 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	61.6	0	$21.57	$9.86
Efficient EV	51.4	0	$17.97	$8.22
EV Truck/SUV	82.2	1	$28.76	$13.15

Gas CO2

72 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Southside, AR

Late night in Southside on Saturday

Local time

5:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bentonville, AR

Late night in Bentonville on Saturday

Local time

5:02 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

75°F

Harrison, AR

103 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

5 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 50m 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 Southside, AR to Bentonville, AR covers 205.4 miles and takes about 4h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 412, US 65, East Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 102.7 miles from Southside, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.02 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.

The route from Southside, AR to Bentonville, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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Trip from Southside, AR to Bentonville, AR

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bentonville, AR

Nearby Places

Jamie's Local Flavor

Taco Bell

Jamie's Local Flavor

Gallegos La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant

Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant

Whistle Stop Cafe

Red E Charging Station

ClipperCreek Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Southside, AR

Bentonville, AR

Same local time

5 degrees cooler at arrival

4h 50m on the road

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