How far is Benton, AR from North Crossett, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to North Crossett, AR is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 43m 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
147.62 mi
02h 51m
Flight
103.5 mi
166.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.5 mi
Kilometers
166.57 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.62 mi
Kilometers
237.57 km
Drive Time
02h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Crossett
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:22 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-18T22:38
Arrive North Crossett
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:46 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
Friendship
AR

Town in Hot Spring County, Arkansas, United States

From Benton
73.9 mi
01h 25m
To North Crossett
73.7 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW
Destination
81°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton and North Crossett.

  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

    20.3 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1234 ft · 16 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff

    1753 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    43.3 mi · 45 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello

    1.2 km · 52 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Highway 530

    22.9 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11

    2 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  14. 14

    Turn right

    49.1 mi · 58 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    7.4 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Pierce Street

    2 m · 1 sec · West Pierce Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pierce Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 530 South
43.7 mi · 30%
Highway 530
22.9 mi · 16%
I-30 Frontage Road
20.9 mi · 14%
Highway 11
1.96 mi · 1%
AR 530 South
0.75 mi · 1%
East Carpenter Street
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

49.1 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.1 mi
103.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Friendship
01h 25m from Benton
Leave By
12:46 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Benton to North Crossett?

The road trip is about 147.6 miles (237.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Friendship is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Benton and 73.7 miles from North Crossett.

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

The direct path is about 103.5 miles (166.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.1 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 12:46 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.73 one way or $39.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near North Crossett.

Stop Ideas Near Friendship

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

83 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

89 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

94 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and North Crossett. Straight-line distance: 103.5 mi (166.57 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
North Crossett

#2 North Crossett

Census designated place

Population3,119
Coordinates33.1656800, -91.9415200
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: North Crossett (-91.94152, 33.16568)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.72 L · about $19.73
Round trip
$39.46
10.42 gal · 39.44 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $19.73 $39.46
Mid-grade $4.26 $22.19 $44.38
Premium $4.63 $24.10 $48.19
Diesel $5.42 $28.21 $56.42

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and North Crossett. The current time is 22:38:25.

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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.