How far is Benton, AR from Heber Springs, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Heber Springs, AR is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.99 mi
01h 56m
Flight
71.34 mi
114.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.34 mi
Kilometers
114.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.99 mi
Kilometers
144.83 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 11:59 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Sat, May 30, 1:55 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-05-30T10:03
Arrive Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 11:59 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:38 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Benton
45 mi
00h 58m
To Heber Springs
45 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Heber Springs.

  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

    21.7 mi · 22 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 65 North, US 65B South

    2043 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Skyline Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  14. 14

    Continue on South Broadview Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · South Broadview Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    26.5 mi · 39 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Heber Spring Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  18. 18

    Continue on South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1499 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    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 Heber Springs.

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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Broadview Street
33.8 mi · 38%
I 40 West
22.4 mi · 25%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 15%
I-30 Frontage Road
12.1 mi · 13%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 4%
Heber Spring Road
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Broadview Street

Continue straight

26.5 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.7 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 58m from Benton
Leave By
2:38 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to Heber Springs?

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Benton and 45 miles from Heber Springs.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 2:38 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.04 one way or $24.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Heber Springs. Straight-line distance: 71.34 mi (114.81 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Heber Springs

#2 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Heber Springs (-92.03126, 35.49147)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $12.04
Round trip
$24.09
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.04 $24.09
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.54 $27.09
Premium $4.63 $14.71 $29.42
Diesel $5.42 $17.22 $34.44

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Heber Springs. The current time is 10:03:24.

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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.