How far is Benton, AR from Ashdown, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Ashdown, AR is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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
128.25 mi
02h 19m
Flight
107.65 mi
173.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
128.25 mi
Kilometers
206.4 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00 PM CDT
Return by in Benton
Fri, Apr 10, 4:19 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-10T11:40
Arrive Ashdown
Fri, Apr 10, 2:00 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
Okolona
AR

Town in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Benton
64.1 mi
01h 09m
To Ashdown
64.1 mi
01h 09m

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
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.2 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 108: Mandeville

    1614 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Highway 108

    6.3 mi · 11 min · State Highway 108

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North State Line Avenue

    11.3 mi · 15 min · North State Line Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    25 m · 2 sec · East Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
109 mi · 85%
North State Line Avenue
11.3 mi · 9%
State Highway 108
6.32 mi · 5%
West South Street
1.02 mi · 1%
AR 108
0.31 mi
North Market Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Continue straight

107 mi · 01h 47m

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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
107.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Okolona
01h 09m from Benton
Leave By
1:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny near Ashdown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 64.1 miles from Benton and 64.1 miles from Ashdown.

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 20.7 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 1:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.16 one way or $34.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Benton and Ashdown. Straight-line distance: 107.65 mi (173.24 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Ashdown

City in Arkansas

Population4,359
Coordinates33.6742900, -94.1313100
Altitude98
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Ashdown (-94.13131, 33.67429)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.13 L · about $17.16
Round trip
$34.31
9.06 gal · 34.26 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $17.16 $34.31
Mid-grade $4.26 $19.29 $38.59
Premium $4.63 $20.95 $41.90
Diesel $5.42 $24.53 $49.06

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 Ashdown. The current time is 11:40:22.

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.