How far is Benton, AR from Helena-West Helena, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Helena-West Helena, AR is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Helena-West Helena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Helena-West Helena.
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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
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight right to continue on East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway
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Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith
1161 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis
2525 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
56 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 49, AR 17: Brinkley, Cotton Plant
1548 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.3 mi · 5 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
1803 ft · 38 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South Grand Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Grand Avenue
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Merge slight right
44.2 mi · 1 hr
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Keep slight right to continue on Martin Luther King Jr Drive
1 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn left onto Plaza Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Plaza Street
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Turn right onto South 10th Street
145 m · 8 sec · South 10th Street
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Continue on Richmond Drive
1886 ft · 32 sec · Richmond Drive
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Continue on Oakland Avenue
2.1 mi · 3 min · Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Porter Street
2428 ft · 48 sec · Porter Street
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Turn left onto Columbia Street
121 m · 11 sec · Columbia Street
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Turn right onto Perry Street
112 m · 18 sec · Perry Street
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Turn right onto Franklin Street
11 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Helena-West Helena.
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 East
Merge slight left
56 mi · 00h 56m
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 T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Helena-West Helena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Helena-West Helena?
The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Benton and 70.8 miles from Helena-West Helena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:50 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.94 one way or $37.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Helena-West Helena.
Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff
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 De Valls Bluff.
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Helena-West Helena. Straight-line distance: 113.66 mi (182.92 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Helena-West Helena
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 10,032 |
| Coordinates | 34.5291000, -90.5900000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Helena-West Helena (-90.59, 34.5291)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 45m |
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 | $18.94 | $37.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.30 | $42.59 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.13 | $46.25 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.08 | $54.15 |
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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