How far is Benton, AR from Greenwood, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Greenwood, AR is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Greenwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Greenwood.
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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
25.5 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Summer Street
1673 ft · 28 sec · Summer Street
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Turn straight onto Albert Pike Road
34.9 mi · 41 min · Albert Pike Road
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Continue straight
31.7 mi · 40 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
44.5 mi · 51 min
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Turn right onto Excelsior Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Excelsior Road
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Continue on West Elm Street
1369 ft · 33 sec · West Elm Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Coker Street
1730 ft · 35 sec · South Coker Street
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Turn right onto Old Hackett Road
526 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackett Road
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Turn right onto West Center Street
715 ft · 29 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1169 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Greenwood.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
44.5 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Greenwood?
The road trip is about 145.5 miles (234.1 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Oden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.7 miles from Benton and 72.8 miles from Greenwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.43 one way or $38.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.6 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Greenwood.
Stop Ideas Near Oden
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 Oden.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Greenwood. Straight-line distance: 104.74 mi (168.56 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Greenwood
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 8,952 |
| Coordinates | 35.2156500, -94.2557700 |
| Altitude | 160 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwood (-94.25577, 35.21565)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 234 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $19.43 | $38.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.85 | $43.70 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.73 | $47.45 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.78 | $55.56 |
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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