How far is Benton, AR from Brookland, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Brookland, AR is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146 miles (235 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Brookland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Brookland.
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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 left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
7.4 mi · 9 min · Southwest Drive
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Turn right onto East Highland Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Red Wolf Boulevard
2.4 mi · 4 min · Red Wolf Boulevard
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Continue on East Johnson Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · East Johnson Avenue
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Turn right onto South Holman Street
1.1 km · 1 min · South Holman Street
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Turn left onto West Hinkley Avenue
58 m · 8 sec · West Hinkley Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Hinkley Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Brookland.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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74.3 mi · 01h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Benton and Partly Cloudy near Brookland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Brookland?
The road trip is about 161.3 miles (259.6 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.7 miles from Benton and 80.7 miles from Brookland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146 miles (235 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.55 one way or $43.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Benton and Partly Cloudy near Brookland.
Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob
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 Bald Knob.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Brookland. Straight-line distance: 146 mi (234.96 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookland
City in Craighead County, Arkansas, United States of America
| Population | 3,863 |
| Coordinates | 35.9000700, -90.5820500 |
| Altitude | 80 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookland (-90.58205, 35.90007)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.55 | $43.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $24.23 | $48.47 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $26.32 | $52.63 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $30.81 | $61.62 |
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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