Origin
Walnut Ridge, AR
Late night in Walnut Ridge on Sunday
Local time
2:48 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walnut Ridge, 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
54m
Distance
46.3 mi
74 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 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walnut Ridge, AR
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Benton, AR
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Trip Overview
Spanning 47.2 miles, the drive from Walnut Ridge to Benton is a quick transit that takes roughly 47 minutes to complete. You will navigate a path primarily utilizing Redfield Road, Sheridan Road, and a final segment on I-30 West. Because of the manageable distance and short duration, this trip is perfectly suited as a simple one-day excursion. You should budget approximately $6 for fuel, making it a highly economical trip within the Southeast region of Arkansas. Whether you are traveling for business or a local visit, the route offers a straightforward connection without the need for an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 20 mi | 22m |
| I 530 | 19.3 mi | 19m |
| Redfield Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Sheridan Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| AR 35 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| East Sevier Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 20 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Ridge, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on Forestry Rd 9955
270 ft
·
19 sec
·
Forestry Rd 9955
2
Turn sharp left onto AR 46
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Redfield Road
3
Continue on AR 46
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Sheridan Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
5
Merge onto I 530; US 65
19 mi
·
19 min
·
I 530; US 65
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 30; US 67
20 mi
·
22 min
·
I 30; US 67
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
9
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
10
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
11
Turn left onto AR 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 35
12
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
383 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Sevier Street
13
Turn right onto North Main Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 23.1 miles from Walnut Ridge, 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 0.1 and 46.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 46 / Redfield Road
Turn sharp left onto AR 46 / Redfield Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
5
44.4 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
46.3 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.68 | $15.35 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.22 | $20.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.05 | $1.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.48 | $2.96 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Late night in Benton on Sunday
Local time
2:48 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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
54m 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 behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate grind, this route features zero highway miles, forcing you to navigate local roads for the entire 47.2-mile distance. You will find no long, uninterrupted stretches, as the longest segment on Redfield Road offers no break from the constant turns. The character of this trip is defined by its technical nature rather than high-speed cruising. Prepare for a more involved driving experience as you transition through the local road network before eventually joining I-30 West for the final approach.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20 mi on I 30.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and I 530. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near AR 46 / Redfield Road.
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 46.3 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 0.1 miles (AR 46 / Redfield Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
457 ft
233 ft
Total Climb
346 ft
Total Descent
217 ft
Highest Point
457 ft
~43 mi in
Elevation Range
224 ft
About the Cities
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 54m. Total distance: 46.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20 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 0.1 miles (AR 46 / Redfield Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 23.6 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.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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