Origin
Morrilton, AR
Night in Morrilton on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morrilton, AR to Benton, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
69 mi
111 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Fair
2 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrilton, AR
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Benton, AR
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick and straightforward transit across central Arkansas, the 69-mile trek from Morrilton to Benton is an ideal day trip. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly efficient connection within the Southeast region. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, this drive is very budget-friendly for a solo traveler or a small group. Because the transit time is so brief, there is no need to plan for an overnight stay; you can easily complete the entire journey in a single morning or afternoon. The route relies heavily on major infrastructure, ensuring a consistent pace from start to finish.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 40.3 mi | 40m |
| I 430 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| US 70 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| North Oak Street | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| AR 35 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Division Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 40.3 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrilton, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on South Moose Street
60 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Moose Street
2
Turn left onto East Church Street
354 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Church Street
3
Turn right onto AR 113
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
South Division Street
4
Continue on AR 95
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Oak Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
6
Merge onto I 40
40 mi
·
40 min
·
I 40
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 430: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on I 430
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 70
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
11
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
12
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
13
Turn left onto AR 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 35
14
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
383 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Sevier Street
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.5 miles from Morrilton, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 68.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Church Street
Turn left onto East Church Street
Navigation decision point
6
42.2 mi into trip
|
~44m 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
55.1 mi into trip
|
~59m 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
67.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m 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
5
68.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.42 one way
$20.84 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| premium | $4.56 | $12.38 | $24.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.23 | $30.47 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.04 | $2.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.6 | 0 | $9.66 | $4.42 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Benton on Saturday
Local time
11:34 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 15m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 96% of the journey spent on high-speed roads. You will primarily navigate via I-40, I-430, and US-70, which keeps the flow of traffic steady and predictable. The most significant portion of your time will be spent on a 40.3-mile stretch along I-40, which serves as the backbone of this trip. Expect a utilitarian experience that emphasizes speed over scenery, as the transition between the interstate and local highways is designed for efficiency. Being behind the wheel here requires staying alert to merging traffic patterns as you move through the various highway segments.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.3 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Church Street.
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 69 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: near the start (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 69 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.3 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: near the start (East Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 55.1 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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