How far is Benton, AR from North Little Rock, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to North Little Rock, AR is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and North Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and North Little Rock.
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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
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Curtis Sykes Drive
864 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto North Locust Street
32 m · 8 sec · North Locust Street
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Turn left onto East 15th Street
1770 ft · 51 sec · East 15th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
135 m · 9 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and North Little Rock.
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
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 North Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to North Little Rock?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Shannon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Benton and 13 miles from North Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.52 one way or $7.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benton and Sunny near North Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Shannon Hills
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 Shannon Hills.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and North Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 23.04 mi (37.08 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Little Rock
The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.
| Population | 66,276 |
| Coordinates | 34.7695400, -92.2670900 |
| Altitude | 81 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.52 | $7.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $4.30 | $8.60 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $5.04 | $10.07 |
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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