How far is Benton, AR from Hot Springs Village, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Hot Springs Village, AR is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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
28.86 mi
00h 51m
Flight
24.58 mi
39.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.86 mi
Kilometers
46.44 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hot Springs Village
Fri, Apr 10, 2:17 PM CDT
Return by in Benton
Fri, Apr 10, 3:08 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-10T13:25
Arrive Hot Springs Village
Fri, Apr 10, 2:17 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 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
Lonsdale
AR

Human settlement in Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Benton
14.4 mi
00h 25m
To Hot Springs Village
14.4 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
80°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Hot Springs Village.

  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

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Carpenter Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto DeSoto Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 15 min · DeSoto Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Desoto Boulevard

    2112 ft · 48 sec · Desoto Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Fresno Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fresno Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Fresno Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Hot Springs Village.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Hot Springs Highway
16.4 mi · 57%
DeSoto Boulevard
9.23 mi · 32%
Hot Springs Highway
1.18 mi · 4%
Fresno Road
0.93 mi · 3%
East Carpenter Street
0.72 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old Hot Springs Highway

Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 21m

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
00h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonsdale
00h 25m from Benton
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hot Springs Village.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to Hot Springs Village?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Benton and 14.4 miles from Hot Springs Village.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hot Springs Village.

Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

20 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

53 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Hot Springs Village. Straight-line distance: 24.58 mi (39.55 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population12,807
Coordinates34.6720400, -92.9987900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Hot Springs Village (-92.99879, 34.67204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.73
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.86 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.34 $8.69
Premium $4.63 $4.72 $9.44
Diesel $5.42 $5.52 $11.05

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 · Apr 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Hot Springs Village. The current time is 13:25:56.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.