How far is Benton, AR from Gosnell, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Gosnell, AR is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 33m 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
213.09 mi
03h 46m
Flight
176.21 mi
283.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.21 mi
Kilometers
283.59 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.09 mi
Kilometers
342.94 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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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 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Gosnell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:46 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-23T01:13
Arrive Gosnell
Thu, Apr 23, 5:00 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 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
9:26 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
Forrest City
AR

City in St.

From Benton
106.4 mi
01h 53m
To Gosnell
106.6 mi
01h 53m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on East Belt Freeway

    10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis

    2525 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Blues Highway

    55.5 mi · 56 min · Blues Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 61: Blytheville

    1529 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Division Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · South Division Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 km · 59 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Airbase Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Airbase Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bevill Avenue

    1964 ft · 57 sec · Bevill Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Bevill Avenue

    27 m · 4 sec · Bevill Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bevill Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
118 mi · 55%
Blues Highway
55.5 mi · 26%
I-30 Frontage Road
20.7 mi · 10%
East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 5%
Airbase Highway
3.27 mi · 2%
South Division Street
2.84 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

117 mi · 01h 58m

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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
176.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forrest City
01h 53m from Benton
Leave By
9:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.1 miles (342.9 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Forrest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.4 miles from Benton and 106.6 miles from Gosnell.

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

The direct path is about 176.2 miles (283.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 9:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.48 one way or $56.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Forrest City

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

68 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Gosnell. Straight-line distance: 176.21 mi (283.59 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Gosnell

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,066
Coordinates35.9597900, -89.9720300
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Gosnell (-89.97203, 35.95979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.46 L · about $28.48
Round trip
$56.96
15.04 gal · 56.92 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.48 $56.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.03 $64.06
Premium $4.63 $34.78 $69.56
Diesel $5.42 $40.72 $81.44

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 Gosnell. The current time is 01:13:28.

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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.