How far is Benton, AR from Osceola, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Osceola, AR is about 196 miles (315.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
196.02 mi
03h 28m
Flight
167.57 mi
269.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.57 mi
Kilometers
269.67 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
196.02 mi
Kilometers
315.47 km
Drive Time
03h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-22T23:35
Arrive Osceola
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Wheatley
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Benton
97.9 mi
01h 44m
To Osceola
98.1 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on East Belt Freeway

    10 mi · 12 min · East Belt Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward I 40: Memphis, Fort Smith

    1161 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East: Memphis

    2525 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    117.2 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Blytheville, Saint Louis

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Blues Highway

    40.5 mi · 41 min · Blues Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 140: Osceola

    1878 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Keiser Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · West Keiser Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    2675 ft · 1 min · South Walnut Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Semmes Avenue

    35 m · 11 sec · West Semmes Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left

    14 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
118 mi · 60%
Blues Highway
40.5 mi · 21%
I-30 Frontage Road
20.7 mi · 11%
East Belt Freeway
10 mi · 5%
West Keiser Avenue
4.45 mi · 2%
I 55 North
0.73 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

117 mi · 01h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
167.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wheatley
01h 44m from Benton
Leave By
10:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 196 miles (315.5 km) and usually takes 03h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wheatley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.9 miles from Benton and 98.1 miles from Osceola.

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

The direct path is about 167.6 miles (269.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.21 one way or $52.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wheatley

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

99 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

109 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Osceola. Straight-line distance: 167.57 mi (269.67 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Osceola

City in Mississippi County, Arkansas, United States

Population6,576
Coordinates35.7050800, -89.9695300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Osceola (-89.96953, 35.70508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 315 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.92 gal
26.18 L · about $26.21
Round trip
$52.41
13.84 gal · 52.36 L
Estimated CO2
61.5 kg one way
Round trip: 123 kg / 271 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $26.21 $52.41
Mid-grade $4.26 $29.47 $58.94
Premium $4.63 $32.01 $64.01
Diesel $5.42 $37.47 $74.94

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 Osceola. The current time is 23:35:13.

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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.