Origin
Ward, AR
Late night in Ward on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ward, AR to Benton, 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
1h 1m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ward, AR
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Benton, AR
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Trip Overview
Ward to Benton is 53.6 miles and takes about 1 hour and 1 minute via I-57 and I-30, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward trip within Arkansas, taking you from the Southeast region to another part of the Southeast. It's a short haul, mostly on major interstate highways, making it a convenient option for a quick transfer or a day trip. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads, so it's a comfortable drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 24.2 mi | 25m |
| I 30 | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| US 167 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| AR 35 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 24.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ward, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on AR 367
43 ft
·
2 sec
·
2nd Street
2
Turn right onto AR 319
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Moore Street
3
Continue on AR 319
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
5
Merge onto I 57; US 167
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 57; US 167
6
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
7
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
10
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
11
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
12
Turn left onto AR 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 35
13
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
383 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Sevier Street
14
Turn right onto North Main Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
15
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Ward, 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 53.6 — 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
|
AR 319 / Moore Street
Turn right onto AR 319 / Moore Street
Navigation decision point
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
8
31 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
5
51.8 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
53.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 1m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.09 one way
$16.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.89 | $17.77 |
| premium | $4.56 | $9.62 | $19.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Benton, AR
Late night in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
3:45 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
1h 1m 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?
You'll be on highways for 97% of this drive, so expect a focus on higher speeds and efficient travel. The longest continuous stretch on a single highway is 24.2 miles, which occurs on I-57. You'll notice a lot of exits and interchanges as you navigate the interstate system for most of the trip. The transition to surface roads will be minimal and happen very close to your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.2 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. 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 AR 319 / Moore Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 53.6 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 (AR 319 / Moore Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Ward, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
31 mi in
|
~34m
|
via I 30; US 67
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 1h 1m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.2 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Benton, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 (AR 319 / Moore Street): Navigation decision point; at 26.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31 miles (I 30; US 67): 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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