How far is Benton, AR from Blytheville, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Blytheville, AR is about 208.8 miles (336 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 39m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Blytheville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Blytheville.
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Start on North Main Street
1125 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
760 ft · 20 sec · Military Road
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Turn left onto East Carpenter Street
1757 ft · 35 sec · East Carpenter Street
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Turn straight
596 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue on Blues Highway
55.5 mi · 56 min · Blues Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Blytheville
1529 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto South Division Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · South Division Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
14 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Blytheville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
117 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Cloudy leaving Benton and Partly Cloudy near Blytheville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Blytheville?
The road trip is about 208.8 miles (336 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Forrest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.3 miles from Benton and 104.5 miles from Blytheville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.91 one way or $55.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Benton and Partly Cloudy near Blytheville.
Stop Ideas Near Forrest City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forrest City.
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Walnut Ridge
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Blytheville. Straight-line distance: 177.55 mi (285.74 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blytheville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,216 |
| Coordinates | 35.9273000, -89.9189800 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blytheville (-89.91898, 35.9273)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 336 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $27.91 | $55.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $31.39 | $62.78 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $34.09 | $68.17 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $39.91 | $79.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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