How far is Benton, AR from Ozark, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Ozark, AR is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Ozark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Ozark.
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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
11.7 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
13.1 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
109.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 219: Ozark
1695 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto West Commercial Street
41 m · 2 sec · West Commercial Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Commercial Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Ozark.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 West
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 50m
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 Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Ozark?
The road trip is about 138.7 miles (223.2 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.3 miles from Benton and 69.4 miles from Ozark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.56 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ozark.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
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 Morrilton.
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Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Ozark. Straight-line distance: 94.82 mi (152.6 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ozark
City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 3,626 |
| Coordinates | 35.4870300, -93.8277000 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ozark (-93.8277, 35.48703)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 223 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $18.56 | $37.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $20.87 | $41.74 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $26.53 | $53.07 |
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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