How far is Benton, AR from Bryant, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Bryant, AR is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6 miles (9.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.58 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.97 mi
9.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.97 mi
Kilometers
9.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.58 mi
Kilometers
13.81 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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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 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryant
Tue, Apr 14, 11:07 PM CDT
Return by in Benton
Tue, Apr 14, 11:20 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-14T22:55
Arrive Bryant
Tue, Apr 14, 11:07 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Benton
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Bauxite
AR

Township in Saline County, Arkansas

From Benton
4.3 mi
00h 06m
To Bryant
4.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
64°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 10:00 PM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    1125 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Military Road

    760 ft · 20 sec · Military Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Carpenter Street

    1757 ft · 35 sec · East Carpenter Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    596 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    157 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Bryant, Bauxite

    1105 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    545 ft · 11 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    124 m · 18 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    59 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Reynolds Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · North Reynolds Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Reynolds Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
151.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-30 Frontage Road
6.06 mi · 71%
North Reynolds Road
1.61 mi · 19%
East Carpenter Street
0.33 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.21 mi · 2%
Military Road
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-30 Frontage Road

Merge slight left

5.37 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bauxite
00h 06m from Benton
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Benton and Partly Cloudy near Bryant.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Bauxite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Benton and 4.3 miles from Bryant.

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

The direct path is about 6 miles (9.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.14 one way or $2.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Benton and Partly Cloudy near Bryant.

Stop Ideas Near Bauxite

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

31 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

34 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

69 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Bryant. Straight-line distance: 5.97 mi (9.61 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bryant

City in Arkansas, USA

Population21,375
Coordinates34.5959300, -92.4890500
Altitude126
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Bryant (-92.48905, 34.59593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 14 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.3 gal
1.15 L · about $1.14
Round trip
$2.27
0.6 gal · 2.3 L
Estimated CO2
2.7 kg one way
Round trip: 5.3 kg / 12 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $1.14 $2.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.28 $2.56
Premium $4.63 $1.39 $2.78
Diesel $5.42 $1.62 $3.25

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Bryant. The current time is 22:55:33.

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.