How far is Benton, AR from Malvern, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Malvern, AR is about 22.4 miles (36 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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
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Township in Saline County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Malvern.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Malvern.
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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
16 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 270B East: Malvern
1802 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Page Avenue
88 m · 7 sec · West Page Avenue
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Turn right
22 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Malvern.
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.
I-30 Frontage Road
Continue straight
16 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Partly Sunny near Malvern.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Malvern?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Traskwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Benton and 11.2 miles from Malvern.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:36 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Partly Sunny near Malvern.
Stop Ideas Near Traskwood
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 Traskwood.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Malvern. Straight-line distance: 19 mi (30.58 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Malvern
City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas
| Population | 10,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.3623100, -92.8129500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Malvern (-92.81295, 34.36231)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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