How far is Ashdown, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Ashdown, AR to Benton, AR is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
129.07 mi
02h 01m
Flight
107.65 mi
173.24 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Ashdown.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.65 mi
Kilometers
173.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.07 mi
Kilometers
207.72 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Mon, May 25, 9:32 PM CDT
Return by in Ashdown
Mon, May 25, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashdown
2026-05-25T19:30
Arrive Benton
Mon, May 25, 9:32 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashdown
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Okolona
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Ashdown
64.2 mi
01h 00m
To Benton
64.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Memorial Day

Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashdown and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashdown and Benton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    25 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Constitution Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · North Constitution Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto County Road 2320

    58 m · 5 sec · County Road 2320

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 108

    6.6 mi · 12 min · State Highway 108

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

    108.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · Purple Heart Trail

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Sevier Street, South Street

    740 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I-30 Frontage Road

    2822 ft · 56 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto West South Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West South Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashdown and Benton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Purple Heart Trail
108 mi · 84%
North Constitution Avenue
11.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 108
6.87 mi · 5%
West South Street
0.98 mi · 1%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.53 mi
Sevier Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

Purple Heart Trail

Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Trail

108 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
01h 00m from Ashdown
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashdown and Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashdown to Benton?

The road trip is about 129.1 miles (207.7 km) and usually takes 02h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Okolona is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.2 miles from Ashdown and 64.9 miles from Benton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashdown and Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Okolona

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Okolona, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Okolona.

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

29 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Hope

43 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Malvern station

63 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Texarkana

91 mi away
100 East Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashdown and Benton. Straight-line distance: 107.65 mi (173.24 km).

Ashdown

#1 Ashdown

City in Arkansas

Population4,359
Coordinates33.6742900, -94.1313100
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-94.131419, 33.674406)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.24 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
9.1 gal · 34.48 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.23 $34.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.38 $38.76
Premium $4.63 $21.04 $42.09
Diesel $5.42 $24.64 $49.28

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Arkansas · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashdown and Benton. The current time is 19:30:50.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.