Traveling from Benton to Camden covers 88.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 57 minutes to complete. Because this is a relatively short trek, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $14 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your schedule. The route keeps you within the Southeast region of Arkansas for the duration of the journey. Since there are no scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to plan your own pace and departure time. Overall, it is a practical, turn-heavy local drive that gets you from point A to point B without any unnecessary complexity.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.4 miles from Benton, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Rock Street
29.4 mi
34m
US 79
27.4 mi
32m
AR 35
19.4 mi
31m
Sheridan Bypass
6.4 mi
8m
US 79B
4.2 mi
6m
Edison Avenue
1.1 mi
1m
North East Street
0.5 mi
1m
West Washington Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
South Rock Street
— 29.4 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Camden, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
364 ft·9 sec·North Main Street
2
Turn right onto East Conway Street
377 ft·18 sec·East Conway Street
3
Turn right onto AR 35
0.5 mi·1 min·North East Street
4
Turn left onto AR 35
1.1 mi·1 min·Edison Avenue
5
Turn right onto AR 35
19 mi·31 min·AR 35
6
Turn right onto US 167
6.4 mi·8 min·Sheridan Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 167
29 mi·34 min·South Rock Street
8
Turn right onto US 79; US 167
4.1 mi·6 min·US 79; US 167
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 79
23 mi·26 min·US 79
Toward US 79: Camden
10
Turn right onto US 79B
4.2 mi·6 min·US 79B
11
Turn left onto US 79B
301 ft·6 sec·Harrison Avenue Northwest
12
Turn right onto US 79B
0.2 mi·21 sec·West Washington Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 278B
37 ft·0 sec·West Washington Street
14
Arrive at destination
US 278B
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 1 hour and 57-minute trip, try to time your departure to avoid local traffic congestion that might slow down your progress on these smaller streets. Since the route is a continuous stretch without formal stops, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Benton to avoid searching for stations along the way. Your estimated $14 fuel cost is quite reasonable, but having a little extra set aside is always a smart planning habit. Given the turn-heavy nature of the route, double-check your GPS navigation settings before pulling out of your driveway. Enjoy the flexibility of this short trip by keeping your schedule open for unplanned pauses if you find a convenient spot to stretch your legs.
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 44.4 miles from Benton, AR, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 20 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.4 miles or 1h 2m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Camden, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Benton, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Benton, AR
This is one driving day of about 88.9 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Benton, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on South Rock Street for about 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 88.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|East Conway Street
Turn right onto East Conway Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|AR 35 / North East Street
Turn right onto AR 35 / North East Street
Navigation decision point
5
21.2 mi into trip|~35m in|US 167 / Sheridan Bypass
Turn right onto US 167 / Sheridan Bypass
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
61.1 mi into trip|~1h 23m in|US 79
Keep slight right at fork onto US 79 toward US 79: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 79: Camden
6
88.9 mi into trip|~1h 57m in|US 278B / West Washington Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 278B / West Washington Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.43 one way
$26.85 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg31 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$14.74
$29.48
premium
$4.56
$15.96
$31.91
diesel
$5.61
$19.63
$39.26
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
26.7
0
$9.33
$4.27
Efficient EV
22.2
0
$7.78
$3.56
EV Truck/SUV
35.6
0
$12.45
$5.69
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
Benton, AR
Late night
in Benton on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Camden, AR
Late night
in Camden on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Sheridan, AR
44 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a very different experience than a typical interstate haul, as this route features zero highway driving. You will spend your time navigating local roads like East Conway Street, North East Street, and Edison Avenue. The personality of this drive is decidedly turn-heavy, requiring your full attention as you transition between these specific local thoroughfares. Because the path relies entirely on local streets rather than high-speed motorways, the pace remains steady and consistent. It is a technical, hands-on drive that demands more engagement from the driver than a monotonous highway cruise would.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on South Rock Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East Conway Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 57m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (East Conway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 35 / North East Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (US 167 / Sheridan Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on South Rock Street. 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 0.1 miles (East Conway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (AR 35 / North East Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.2 miles (US 167 / Sheridan Bypass): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Camden, AR before heading back.
