How far is Benton, AR from Harrison, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Harrison, AR is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Harrison.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Harrison.
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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
21.7 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South
2043 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on US Highway 65
3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on South Broadview Street
11.8 mi · 17 min · South Broadview Street
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Continue on US Highway 65
1.5 mi · 2 min · US Highway 65
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Continue on North Broadview Street
1.2 km · 56 sec · North Broadview Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Broadway
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Continue on US Highway 65
18.4 mi · 26 min · US Highway 65
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Continue straight
26.5 mi · 37 min
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Continue straight
35.6 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
41 m · 4 sec · East Central Avenue
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Continue on East Central Avenue
2111 ft · 40 sec · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Main Street
92 m · 14 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Stephenson Avenue
24 m · 4 sec · West Stephenson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Stephenson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Harrison.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US Highway 65
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35.6 mi · 00h 51m
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 Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Harrison?
The road trip is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Austin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Benton and 77.2 miles from Harrison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 118.7 miles (191.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.9 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 10:12 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Harrison.
Stop Ideas Near Austin
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 Austin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Harrison. Straight-line distance: 118.74 mi (191.09 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harrison
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 13,139 |
| Coordinates | 36.2297900, -93.1076800 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harrison (-93.10768, 36.22979)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.68 | $41.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $23.25 | $46.51 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $25.25 | $50.51 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $29.57 | $59.13 |
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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