Benton, AR Road Trips
Sitting in the Southeast, Benton, AR is a local road trip base with 29 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 9-mile quick runs to 240-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Benton, AR spread mainly west and south, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
29
Longest Drive
239.7 mi
Bella Vista, AR
Quickest Drive
11m
Kentucky, 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
Benton, AR to Bella Vista, AR
Benton, AR to Barling, AR
Benton, AR to Fort Smith, AR
Benton, AR to Alma, AR
Benton, AR to Brookland, AR
Benton, AR to Tennessee, AR
Benton, AR to Camden, AR
Benton, AR to Fordyce, AR
Benton, AR to Conway, AR
Benton, AR to Hot Springs, AR
Benton, AR to Little Rock, AR
Benton, AR to Bryant, AR
Driving from Benton, AR
The typical drive from Benton, AR covers about 107 miles and takes around 1h 59m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 240 miles (4h 13m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Benton, AR include Bella Vista, AR (239.7 mi, 4h 13m), Barling, AR (179.3 mi, 3h 8m), Fort Smith, AR (174.7 mi, 3h 2m), Alma, AR (161.6 mi, 2h 47m), and Brookland, AR (161.3 mi, 3h). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
For the average 107-mile drive from Benton, AR, expect to burn about 4.2 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. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 12 mapped routes leaving Benton, AR and 17 routes heading into Benton, AR, covering 29 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 240 miles.
The longest mapped route from Benton, AR covers 240 miles and takes approximately 4h 13m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Benton, AR runs about 107 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 59m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
The most popular road trip destinations from Benton, AR include Bella Vista, AR, Barling, AR, Fort Smith, AR and Alma, 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.
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.
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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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