How far is Benton, AR from Cherokee Village, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Cherokee Village, AR is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.67 mi
03h 24m
Flight
134.07 mi
215.77 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.07 mi
Kilometers
215.77 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.67 mi
Kilometers
261.8 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherokee Village
Sat, May 30, 9:27 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Sat, May 30, 12:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-05-30T06:03
Arrive Cherokee Village
Sat, May 30, 9:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bald Knob
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Benton
81.4 mi
01h 42m
To Cherokee Village
81.3 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Cherokee Village.

  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

    33 mi · 44 min

  15. 15

    Continue on South Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · South Saint Louis Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    11.6 mi · 17 min · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Ash Flat Drive

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on T & C Boulevard

    7.5 mi · 9 min · T & C Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Pontiac Drive

    3186 ft · 2 min · Pontiac Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hiawatha Drive

    1808 ft · 1 min · Hiawatha Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Sequoyah Ridge Road

    46 m · 7 sec · Sequoyah Ridge Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sequoyah Ridge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
55 mi · 34%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 16%
South Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 9%
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 7%
South Main Street
11.6 mi · 7%
T & C Boulevard
7.53 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

33 mi · 00h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
134.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bald Knob
01h 42m from Benton
Leave By
10:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherokee Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to Cherokee Village?

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Benton and 81.3 miles from Cherokee Village.

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

The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cherokee Village.

Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

90 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

101 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Cherokee Village. Straight-line distance: 134.07 mi (215.77 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Cherokee Village

#2 Cherokee Village

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,654
Coordinates36.2978400, -91.5159700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Cherokee Village (-91.51597, 36.29784)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.73 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.47
11.48 gal · 43.46 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $21.74 $43.47
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.45 $48.89
Premium $4.63 $26.55 $53.10
Diesel $5.42 $31.08 $62.16

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Cherokee Village. The current time is 06:03:09.

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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.