How far is Benton, AR from Mountain Home, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Mountain Home, AR is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 26m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 43m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Mountain Home.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Mountain Home.
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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
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
13.2 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Searcy
1266 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on Searcy
112 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway
1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
2542 ft · 1 min · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto West Race Avenue
1219 ft · 32 sec · West Race Avenue
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Turn right onto North Maple Street
10.4 mi · 18 min · North Maple Street
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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 Mountain Home.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Saint Louis
Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Mountain Home?
The road trip is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km) and usually takes 01h 43m 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?
Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Benton and 42.1 miles from Mountain Home.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.25 one way or $22.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Benton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny near Mountain Home.
Stop Ideas Near Holland
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 Holland.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Mountain Home. Straight-line distance: 71.87 mi (115.67 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mountain Home
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 12,638 |
| Coordinates | 35.3867500, -91.8090300 |
| Altitude | 91 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mountain Home (-91.80903, 35.38675)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.25 | $22.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $12.65 | $25.30 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $13.74 | $27.47 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $16.08 | $32.17 |
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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