If you are looking to travel from Delaware to Benton, Arkansas, you are in for a 104.1-mile journey that takes approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a one-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay along the way. You should budget roughly $14 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Southeast locations. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it offers a more personal, direct connection between these communities. It is a straightforward trip for anyone comfortable navigating regional Arkansas roads without the pressure of high-speed traffic.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from Delaware, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 40
62.7 mi
1h 2m
I 430
12.3 mi
14m
US 70
12.1 mi
13m
AR 22
9.2 mi
13m
Union Street
4.9 mi
5m
East Main Street
2.3 mi
3m
AR 35
1.1 mi
1m
I-30 Frontage Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 62.7 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on Fire Dept Loop
515 ft·27 sec·Fire Dept Loop
2
Turn left onto AR 22
9.2 mi·13 min·AR 22
3
Turn left onto AR 7
4.9 mi·5 min·Union Street
4
Turn right onto US 64
2.3 mi·3 min·East Main Street
5
Turn left onto AR 331
0.3 mi·28 sec·AR 331
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 84Toward I-40
7
Merge onto I 40
63 mi·1 hr 2 min·I 40
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi·41 sec
Toward I 430: TexarkanaUse the slight right lane.
9
Continue on I 430
12 mi·14 min·I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
12 mi·13 min·US 70
Exit 129BToward I 30 West: TexarkanaUse the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi·12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
12
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi·37 sec·I-30 Frontage Road
13
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi·28 sec·Old Hot Springs Highway
14
Turn left onto AR 35
1.1 mi·1 min·AR 35
15
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
383 ft·14 sec·East Sevier Street
16
Turn right onto North Main Street
14 ft·0 sec·North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best. You will not need to plan for any formal stops, as the 1 hour and 42 minute duration is quite manageable to do in a single stretch. Keep in mind that because you are relying exclusively on local roads, your pace will likely be dictated by the turns and road conditions rather than open-road speed limits. Before you head out, double-check your vehicle's fuel level to ensure you have enough to cover the estimated $14 cost. My best tip for this specific route is to stay alert at every intersection, as the lack of long highway stretches means you will be making frequent turns to stay on course.
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 53.2 miles from Delaware, AR, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 62.7 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 23 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Delaware, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Delaware, AR
This is one driving day of about 106.4 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Delaware, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 40 for about 62.7 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 16.5 and 104.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
16.5 mi into trip|~23m in|AR 331
Turn left onto AR 331
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
16.7 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the ramp toward I-40
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Exit 84
Toward I-40
6
79.7 mi into trip|~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 430: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 430: Texarkana
8
92.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
5
104.6 mi into trip|~1h 55m in
Take the exit toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.07 one way
$32.14 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$17.64
$35.28
premium
$4.56
$19.10
$38.20
diesel
$5.61
$23.49
$46.98
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.17
$5.11
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.31
$4.26
EV Truck/SUV
42.6
0
$14.90
$6.81
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 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 21, 2026
Origin
Delaware, AR
Morning
in Delaware on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Benton, AR
Morning
in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
9:13 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
1h 59m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hot Springs National Park
National Park
Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 106.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way across the region. You will spend your time navigating via Union Street, East Main Street, and AR 331, as this route maintains a 0% highway share throughout the entire trip. Because of the nature of these local roads, there is no significant longest stretch to speak of, as you will be frequently adjusting your path. The experience behind the wheel is defined by constant turns rather than long, monotonous interstate miles. Be prepared for a more engaged driving experience that requires your full attention as you transition between these local thoroughfares.
92% 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: 62.7 mi on I 40.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 430. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 16.5 miles in near AR 331.
Driving Effort5/10
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 106.4 miles you will encounter 12 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 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Delaware has beautiful beaches and parks. The more popular beaches are in: Rehoboth Beach, Lewes, Dewey Beach and Bethany Beach. Most parks in Delaware's very extensive and well maintained park system are free or low-cost. The First State National Historical Park a group of historical sites that cover the early colonial history of Delaware and the role Delaware played in the establishment of the United States, leading up to it being the first state to ratify the U.S. Constitution.
It is one of the smallest states in the United States. It has beautiful beaches, and activities vary from business-friendly Wilmington to the rural southern parts of the state.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 106.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 62.7 miles on I 40. 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 16.5 miles (AR 331): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 79.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
