How far is Austin, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Austin, AR to Benton, AR is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.17 mi
01h 27m
Flight
60.73 mi
97.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.73 mi
Kilometers
97.73 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.17 mi
Kilometers
127.41 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, May 6, 10:05 PM CDT
Return by in Austin
Wed, May 6, 11:32 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austin
2026-05-06T20:37
Arrive Benton
Wed, May 6, 10:05 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:36 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austin
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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Austin
42.4 mi
00h 43m
To Benton
36.8 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 6 3:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Austin Road

    37 m · 12 sec · Austin Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto State Highway 9

    5.4 mi · 10 min · State Highway 9

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bennett Road

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Bennett Road

  4. 4

    Turn right

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lewis Drive

    789 ft · 35 sec · Lewis Drive

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Broadway

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadview Street

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Broadview Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Highway 65

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65

  9. 9

    Continue on North Broadview Street

    11.8 mi · 17 min · North Broadview Street

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  11. 11

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    22 mi · 22 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton

    680 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  19. 19

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austin 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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Skyline Drive
23.4 mi · 30%
I 430
12.8 mi · 16%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 15%
North Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 15%
Bennett Road
6.2 mi · 8%
State Highway 9
5.39 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Skyline Drive

Take the exit left

22 mi · 00h 22m

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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.5 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 43m from Austin
Leave By
3:36 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Austin and 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 Austin to Benton?

The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Austin and 36.8 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.5 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 3:36 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Austin and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Conway, 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 Conway.

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austin and Benton. Straight-line distance: 60.73 mi (97.73 km).

Austin

#1 Austin

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,504
Coordinates35.4420200, -92.5265500
Altitude249
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Austin Road (-92.52655, 35.442017)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 127 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.79 gal
10.58 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.13
5.58 gal · 21.16 L
Estimated CO2
24.8 kg one way
Round trip: 49.6 kg / 109 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.57 $21.13
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.88 $23.77
Premium $4.63 $12.90 $25.81
Diesel $5.42 $15.11 $30.22

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Austin and Benton. The current time is 20:37:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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