How far is Benton, AR from Dumas, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Dumas, AR is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.24 mi
01h 59m
Flight
78.13 mi
125.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.13 mi
Kilometers
125.74 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.24 mi
Kilometers
169.36 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dumas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-23T02:59
Arrive Dumas
Thu, Apr 23, 4:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:30 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
White Hall
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Benton
52.6 mi
00h 59m
To Dumas
52.6 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
83°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1234 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff

    1753 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    45.6 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    34.6 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Outer Drive

    3235 ft · 1 min · Outer Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 530 South
45.9 mi · 44%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
35.8 mi · 34%
I-30 Frontage Road
20.9 mi · 20%
North Main Street
1.36 mi · 1%
Outer Drive
0.61 mi · 1%
East Carpenter Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 530 South

Merge slight left

45.6 mi · 00h 47m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.2 mi
78.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Hall
00h 59m from Benton
Leave By
2:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny near Dumas.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 105.3 miles (169.4 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

White Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Benton and 52.6 miles from Dumas.

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

The direct path is about 78.1 miles (125.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 2:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Dumas.

Stop Ideas Near White Hall

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

56 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

90 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Dumas. Straight-line distance: 78.13 mi (125.74 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Dumas

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,959
Coordinates33.8870500, -91.4917900
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Dumas (-91.49179, 33.88705)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.06 L · about $14.05
Round trip
$28.10
7.42 gal · 28.12 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.05 $28.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.80 $31.60
Premium $4.63 $17.16 $34.32
Diesel $5.42 $20.09 $40.18

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Dumas. The current time is 02:59:44.

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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.