How far is Benton, AR from De Queen, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to De Queen, AR is about 120 miles (193.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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 02h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery and Pike counties in Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and De Queen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and De Queen.
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Start on North Main Street
111 m · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Conway Street
116 m · 13 sec · West Conway Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
762 ft · 19 sec · North Market Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West South Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West South Street
135 m · 9 sec · West South Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward I-30 Frontage Road
26 m · 2 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Exit the roundabout onto I-30 Frontage Road
2406 ft · 48 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp straight
724 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
18.6 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right
800 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
1214 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Airport Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Airport Road
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Continue on US 70
31.2 mi · 46 min · US 70
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Continue straight
38.3 mi · 57 min
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Continue straight
8.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto North 4th Street
2885 ft · 1 min · North 4th Street
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Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Dequeen Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and De Queen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 70
Continue straight
38.3 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Benton and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to De Queen?
The road trip is about 120 miles (193.1 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?
Glenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.9 miles from Benton and 60 miles from De Queen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Benton and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near De Queen.
Stop Ideas Near Glenwood
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 Glenwood.
Arkadelphia station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and De Queen. Straight-line distance: 106.55 mi (171.47 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 De Queen
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 6,406 |
| Coordinates | 34.0378900, -94.3413200 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Queen (-94.34132, 34.03789)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 193 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $16.02 | $32.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.56 | $39.13 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.91 | $45.81 |
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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