How far is Benton, AR from Hot Springs, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Hot Springs, AR is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Garland 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 Hot Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Hot Springs.
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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
24.6 mi · 31 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Hot Springs.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
US-70 West
Take the exit slight right toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
24.6 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Benton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Hot Springs?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 35m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Benton and 15.3 miles from Hot Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.09 one way or $8.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Benton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hot Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale
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 Lonsdale.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Hot Springs. Straight-line distance: 26.99 mi (43.43 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hot Springs
County seat and city in Garland County, Arkansas, USA
| Population | 38,939 |
| Coordinates | 34.5037000, -93.0551800 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Grand Avenue (-93.055179, 34.503704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.60 | $9.20 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.00 | $9.99 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.85 | $11.70 |
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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