Benton, AR Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Benton, AR is a local road trip base with 8 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 233-mile quick runs to 248-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Benton, AR head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
8
Longest Drive
247.5 mi
Gravette, AR
Quickest Drive
3h 34m
Farmington, AR
Plan Around Benton, AR
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Benton, AR is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Benton, AR
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Benton, AR
Driving from Benton, AR
The typical drive from Benton, AR covers about 239 miles and takes around 4h 13m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 248 miles (4h 20m), while the shortest is just 233 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Benton, AR include Gravette, AR (247.5 mi, 4h 20m), Gentry, AR (237.4 mi, 4h 13m), and Centerton, AR (233.2 mi, 4h 5m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 239-mile drive from Benton, AR, expect to burn about 9.4 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.
Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 3 mapped routes leaving Benton, AR and 5 routes heading into Benton, AR, covering 8 total connections. Distances range from 233 to 248 miles.
The longest mapped route from Benton, AR covers 248 miles and takes approximately 4h 20m. Shorter options start at just 233 miles.
The average route from Benton, AR runs about 239 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 13m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Benton, AR include Gravette, AR, Gentry, AR and Centerton, AR. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Benton, AR by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
35,954
Median Income
$69,638
Median Home Value
$199,400
Median Age
37.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Benton, AR at a Glance
Founded
1833
Elevation
407 ft
Area
23 mi²
Notable People from Benton, AR
A sampling of people born in Benton, AR.
Carl Scarborough
1914–1953
racecar driver
Cliff Lee
1978
American baseball player (born 1978)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Benton, AR.
Old River Bridge
bridge in Benton, Arkansas
Royal Theatre
movie theater in Benton, Arkansas, United States
Benton Commercial Historic District
historic district in Arkansas, United States
City data from Wikidata (Q79374), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Benton, AR
Benton is in the Central region of Arkansas.
1 Bob Herzfeld Memorial Library (Saline County Library), 1800 Smithers Drive, ☏ +1 501 778-4766, toll-free: +1 800-476-4466. MWTh 9-8, TF 9-5:30, Sat 9-4. The mission of the Saline County Library is to serve the citizens of Saline County by providing materials, technology, and programs that educate, connect, and entertain.
Rodeway Inn, 1221 Hot Springs Road, ☏ +1 501 776-1515, fax: +1 501 776-0247. Best Western Inn, 17036 Interstate 30, ☏ +1 501 778-9695, fax: +1 501 776-1699.
Travel tips adapted from Benton (Arkansas) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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