How far is Benton, AR from Morrilton, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Morrilton, AR is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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
67.57 mi
01h 16m
Flight
41.48 mi
66.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.48 mi
Kilometers
66.76 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.57 mi
Kilometers
108.74 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morrilton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:48 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-23T02:16
Arrive Morrilton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Maumelle
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Benton
33.8 mi
00h 38m
To Morrilton
33.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Morrilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Morrilton.

  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

    1757 ft · 35 sec · East Carpenter Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight

    596 ft · 26 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1469 ft · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    157 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    11.7 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith

    13.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34.4 mi · 34 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 92 North: Plumerville

    1439 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    21 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Springfield Drive

    1241 ft · 25 sec · South Springfield Drive

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on East Broadway Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · East Broadway Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Moose Street

    626 ft · 27 sec · South Moose Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Moose Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Morrilton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
35.1 mi · 52%
I 430 North
13.1 mi · 19%
I-30 Frontage Road
12.1 mi · 18%
West Main Street
4.44 mi · 7%
East Broadway Street
1.43 mi · 2%
East Carpenter Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

34.4 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
41.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maumelle
00h 38m from Benton
Leave By
3:58 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Partly Sunny near Morrilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to Morrilton?

The road trip is about 67.5 miles (108.7 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Maumelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Benton and 33.8 miles from Morrilton.

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

The direct path is about 41.5 miles (66.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 3:58 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.05 one way or $18.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 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 Morrilton.

Stop Ideas Near Maumelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

17 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Morrilton. Straight-line distance: 41.48 mi (66.76 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Morrilton

#2 Morrilton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population6,679
Coordinates35.1509200, -92.7440500
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Morrilton (-92.74405, 35.15092)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.03 L · about $9.05
Round trip
$18.10
4.78 gal · 18.06 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.05 $18.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.63 $11.05 $22.11
Diesel $5.42 $12.94 $25.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Morrilton. The current time is 02:16:35.

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