Origin
Arkadelphia, AR
Morning in Arkadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Arkadelphia, AR to Benton, AR
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
44 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Arkadelphia, AR
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Benton, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Arkadelphia to Benton, you are looking at a straightforward 44.7-mile journey through the heart of Arkansas. This trip typically takes about 45 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a quick day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate primarily via North 10th Street, Valley Street, and Sevier Street rather than utilizing major interstates. With a fuel budget of just $7, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. Because both cities are located within the Southeast region, the transitions between them are seamless and familiar. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 37.2 mi | 37m |
| North 10th Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West South Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Valley Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Caddo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 37.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arkadelphia, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Caddo Street
2
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 10th Street
3
Continue on US 67; AR 7
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Street
4
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
5
Merge onto I 30
37 mi
·
37 min
·
I 30
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
43 sec
Toward Sevier Street, South Street
7
Continue on I-30 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
8
Turn slight right onto West South Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West South Street
9
Turn left onto North Main Street
394 ft
·
9 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22 miles from Arkadelphia, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 43.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street
Turn right onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.7 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 30
Merge onto I 30
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
42.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward Sevier Street, South Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Sevier Street, South Street
4
43.9 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
North Main Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.65 one way
$13.29 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.29 | $14.59 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.90 | $15.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.71 | $19.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.62 | $2.11 |
| Efficient EV | 11 | 0 | $3.85 | $1.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Benton, AR
Morning in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
0 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
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
15 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
49m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route avoids highways entirely, meaning you will experience zero highway miles during the 44.7-mile trek. The road profile is defined by local streets, requiring more focus on navigation and turns compared to long, straight stretches of pavement. Because there are no major highway segments, the pace remains steady and grounded in local geography. You will spend your time navigating through the local road network, providing a consistent experience from start to finish.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.2 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and North 10th Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Arkadelphia, AR to Benton, AR is easy. At 49m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Arkadelphia, AR
Full guide →Arkadelphia is in the Ouachitas of Arkansas. Compared to its surroundings, it has somewhat of an erudite feel, given that it has not one but two colleges — Henderson State University and Ouachita Baptist University. Nonetheless, it still retains a bit of provincial flavor and charm.
Arriving in Benton, AR
Full guide →Benton is in the Central region of Arkansas.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 44 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.2 miles on I 30. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51 / North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5 miles (I 30): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Benton, AR before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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