How far is Benton, AR from Jacksonville, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Jacksonville, AR is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
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.
The capital of Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Jacksonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Jacksonville.
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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 left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
8.4 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Redmond Road
1059 ft · 26 sec
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Turn right onto South Redmond Road
3104 ft · 1 min · South Redmond Road
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Turn left onto South James Street
2205 ft · 1 min · South James Street
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Turn right onto Stone Street
552 ft · 25 sec · Stone Street
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Turn slight left onto South 1st Street
2728 ft · 1 min · South 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Jacksonville.
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-30 Frontage Road
Merge slight left
20.3 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Sunny leaving Benton and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Jacksonville?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Benton and 19.9 miles from Jacksonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benton and Sunny near Jacksonville.
Stop Ideas Near Little Rock
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 Little Rock.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Jacksonville. Straight-line distance: 34.17 mi (54.99 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jacksonville
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 28,361 |
| Coordinates | 34.8662000, -92.1101500 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 1st Street (-92.110235, 34.866266)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.23 | $10.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.38 | $12.76 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.47 | $14.95 |
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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