Origin
Benton, AR
Late night in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, AR to Little Rock, 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
31m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, AR
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Little Rock, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Benton to Little Rock, you are looking at a quick 25.4-mile trek through the heart of Arkansas. This journey typically takes about 27 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a mix of Military Road, East Carpenter Street, and I-30 to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the terrain remains consistent throughout your brief time on the road. It is a straightforward, practical connection between two major local hubs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 22.2 mi | 24m |
| Wilbur D. Mills Freeway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| East Carpenter Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Military Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| State Capitol | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 7th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 22.2 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on Military Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Military Road
3
Turn left onto AR 35
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Carpenter Street
4
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
5
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp
516 ft
·
12 sec
7
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
I 30; US 67
9
Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I 630
11
Continue on I 630
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
13
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
188 ft
·
13 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
14
Turn left onto West 7th Street
408 ft
·
13 sec
·
West 7th Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto State Capitol
503 ft
·
22 sec
·
State Capitol
16
Turn slight right
260 ft
·
19 sec
17
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 21.5 and 25.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
21.5 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 30; US 67
Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
23.4 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 630
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 630
4
25.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
Navigation decision point
7
25.4 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
West 7th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
State Capitol
Turn right onto State Capitol
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.76 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| premium | $4.56 | $4.61 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Little Rock, AR
Late night in Little Rock on Tuesday
Local time
4:16 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
31m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be spending much time at high speeds on long, uninterrupted stretches. In fact, your longest stretch is 0 miles on Military Road, meaning you will be navigating frequent turns and transitions. You will move through residential and local connectors rather than open highway, giving the drive a more intimate, urban feel. Keep your eyes on the road as you shift between local streets and the final approach into the city.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.2 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and Wilbur D. Mills Freeway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in near I 30; US 67.
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 25.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 21.5 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.4 miles (Dr Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Benton, AR
Full guide →Benton is in the Central region of Arkansas.
Arriving in Little Rock, AR
Full guide →Little Rock is the capital and the largest city of the state of Arkansas. Little Rock is a cultural, economic, government, and transportation center within Arkansas and the American South. Several cultural institutions are in Little Rock, along with hiking, boating, and other outdoor recreational opportunities. Little Rock's history is available through history museums, historic districts or neighborhoods.
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 31m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.2 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 21.5 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 23.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 25.4 miles (Dr Martin Luther King Drive): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Little Rock, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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