How far is Benton, AR from Gravette, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Gravette, AR is about 247.5 miles (398.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Gravette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Gravette.
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Start on North Main Street
1125 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on Military Road
760 ft · 20 sec · Military Road
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Turn left onto East Carpenter Street
1757 ft · 35 sec · East Carpenter Street
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Turn straight
596 ft · 26 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Take the ramp slight left
157 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
134.7 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
1977 ft · 48 sec
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Continue straight
46.4 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left
19.3 mi · 21 min
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Continue straight
14.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 72: Gravette, Hiwasse
1725 ft · 34 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Highway 72
4.8 mi · 8 min · West State Highway 72
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Continue on Atlanta Street Southeast
3164 ft · 1 min · Atlanta Street Southeast
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Turn right onto 1st Avenue South
65 m · 12 sec · 1st Avenue South
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Turn left
17 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Gravette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gravette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Gravette?
The road trip is about 247.5 miles (398.3 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Hartman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Benton and 123.8 miles from Gravette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 81.7 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 8:20 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.06 one way or $66.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Gravette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Gravette. Straight-line distance: 165.82 mi (266.86 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gravette
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 3,612 |
| Coordinates | 36.4220200, -94.4535500 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gravette (-94.45355, 36.42202)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 398 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $33.06 | $66.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $37.18 | $74.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $40.38 | $80.75 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $47.27 | $94.55 |
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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