How far is Benton, AR from Arkadelphia, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Arkadelphia, AR is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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
44.25 mi
00h 49m
Flight
40.61 mi
65.35 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Benton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.61 mi
Kilometers
65.35 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.25 mi
Kilometers
71.22 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 10, 2:13 PM CDT
Return by in Benton
Fri, Apr 10, 3:03 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-10T13:24
Arrive Arkadelphia
Fri, Apr 10, 2:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
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
Rockport
AR

City in Arkansas

From Benton
22.1 mi
00h 24m
To Arkadelphia
22.1 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
81°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    111 m · 13 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Conway Street

    116 m · 13 sec · West Conway Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Market Street

    762 ft · 19 sec · North Market Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West South Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West South Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on West South Street

    135 m · 9 sec · West South Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-30 Frontage Road

    26 m · 2 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto I-30 Frontage Road

    2406 ft · 48 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    724 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    36 mi · 36 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs

    1238 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs

    41 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Valley Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Valley Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North 10th Street

    3.8 mi · 6 min · North 10th Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Caddo Street

    1022 ft · 17 sec · Caddo Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Caddo Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
37.8 mi · 86%
North 10th Street
3.78 mi · 9%
West South Street
1.02 mi · 2%
Valley Street
0.88 mi · 2%
AR 7
0.26 mi · 1%
Caddo Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Continue straight

36 mi · 00h 36m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockport
00h 24m from Benton
Leave By
4:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny near Arkadelphia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Rockport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.1 miles from Benton and 22.1 miles from Arkadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.91 one way or $11.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Arkadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Rockport

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

3 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

37 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Hope

107 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Arkadelphia. Straight-line distance: 40.61 mi (65.35 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Arkadelphia

#2 Arkadelphia

City in Arkansas

Population10,628
Coordinates34.1209300, -93.0537800
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Arkadelphia (-93.05378, 34.12093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.91 L · about $5.91
Round trip
$11.82
3.12 gal · 11.82 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.91 $11.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $6.64 $13.29
Premium $4.63 $7.22 $14.43
Diesel $5.42 $8.45 $16.89

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Arkadelphia. The current time is 13:24:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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