How far is Benton, AR from Bryant, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Bryant, AR is about 115.2 miles (185.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97 miles (156.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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

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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
115.2 mi
02h 13m
Flight
96.97 mi
156.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
96.97 mi
Kilometers
156.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.2 mi
Kilometers
185.4 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryant
Fri, Apr 10, 3:37 PM CDT
Return by in Benton
Fri, Apr 10, 5:50 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 Bryant
Fri, Apr 10, 3:37 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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
Beebe
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Benton
57.6 mi
01h 06m
To Bryant
57.6 mi
01h 06m

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
83°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

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

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

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    26.6 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 64 East, US 67 North: Bald Knob, Batesville

    1533 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    30.9 mi · 41 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Heber Springs Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Heber Springs Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Simpson Road

    726 ft · 32 sec · Simpson Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
55 mi · 48%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 22%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
Heber Springs Road
0.82 mi · 1%
East Carpenter Street
0.33 mi
US 64 East
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

30.9 mi · 00h 41m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
97 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beebe
01h 06m from Benton
Leave By
2:04 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers 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 115.2 miles (185.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Beebe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.6 miles from Benton and 57.6 miles from Bryant.

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

The direct path is about 97 miles (156.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 2:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.41 one way or $30.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Bryant.

Stop Ideas Near Beebe

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

51 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

116 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Bryant. Straight-line distance: 96.97 mi (156.06 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Bryant

City in Arkansas, USA

Population21,375
Coordinates35.7417400, -91.6520800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Bryant (-91.65208, 35.74174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.07 gal
15.39 L · about $15.41
Round trip
$30.83
8.14 gal · 30.78 L
Estimated CO2
36.2 kg one way
Round trip: 72.3 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.41 $30.83
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.33 $34.67
Premium $4.63 $18.82 $37.65
Diesel $5.42 $22.04 $44.08

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 Bryant. The current time is 13:24:13.

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.