How far is Benton, AR from Farmington, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Farmington, AR is about 206.9 miles (333 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 10m 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
206.94 mi
03h 35m
Flight
138.51 mi
222.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.51 mi
Kilometers
222.91 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
206.94 mi
Kilometers
333.04 km
Drive Time
03h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:39 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-18T23:28
Arrive Farmington
Sun, Apr 19, 3:04 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 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
9:50 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

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
London
AR

City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States

From Benton
103.5 mi
01h 47m
To Farmington
103.5 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
63°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    134.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville

    1977 ft · 48 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    41.8 mi · 42 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward University of Arkansas, Farmington

    741 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Continue on South Futrall Drive

    889 ft · 22 sec · South Futrall Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
135 mi · 65%
I 49 North
42.2 mi · 20%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 6%
I-30 Frontage Road
12.1 mi · 6%
West Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.8 mi · 1%
East Main Street
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

135 mi · 02h 15m

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 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.4 mi
138.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
London
01h 47m from Benton
Leave By
9:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 206.9 miles (333 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?

London is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.5 miles from Benton and 103.5 miles from Farmington.

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

The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.65 one way or $55.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Farmington.

Stop Ideas Near London

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

114 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Farmington. Straight-line distance: 138.51 mi (222.91 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Farmington

City in Arkansas, USA

Population7,569
Coordinates36.0420200, -94.2471500
Altitude362
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Farmington (-94.24715, 36.04202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 333 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.3 gal
27.64 L · about $27.65
Round trip
$55.29
14.6 gal · 55.28 L
Estimated CO2
64.9 kg one way
Round trip: 129.8 kg / 286 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.65 $55.29
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.09 $62.18
Premium $4.63 $33.76 $67.52
Diesel $5.42 $39.53 $79.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Farmington. The current time is 23:28:44.

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.