How far is Benton, AR from Piggott, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Piggott, AR is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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
208.38 mi
04h 01m
Flight
184.27 mi
296.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
184.27 mi
Kilometers
296.56 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
208.38 mi
Kilometers
335.35 km
Drive Time
04h 01m

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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 04h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Piggott
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Return by in Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-04-23T02:17
Arrive Piggott
Thu, Apr 23, 6:18 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:56 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
Weldon
AR

Human settlement in Jackson County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Benton
104.2 mi
02h 00m
To Piggott
104.2 mi
02h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 25 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis

    28.4 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    94.5 mi · 1 hr 38 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on US 412: Paragould, Walnut Ridge

    2734 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right

    24 mi · 29 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Court Street

    1998 ft · 38 sec · West Court Street

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Franklin Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East Franklin Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto East Franklin Street

    17.4 mi · 26 min · East Franklin Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1087 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right

    60 m · 15 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Louis
123 mi · 59%
I-30 Frontage Road
25.6 mi · 12%
East Franklin Street
20.9 mi · 10%
West Court Street
10.1 mi · 5%
I 40 East
1.59 mi · 1%
US 412
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Saint Louis

Continue straight

94.5 mi · 01h 38m

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
04h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24 mi
184.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weldon
02h 00m from Benton
Leave By
8:56 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 208.3 miles (335.3 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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?

Weldon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.2 miles from Benton and 104.2 miles from Piggott.

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

The direct path is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 24 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 8:56 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.83 one way or $55.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weldon

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

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

RAIL

Walnut Ridge

74 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street
RAIL

Central Station

112 mi away
Central Station

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Piggott. Straight-line distance: 184.27 mi (296.56 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Piggott

City in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,498
Coordinates36.3828400, -90.1906500
Altitude92
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Piggott (-90.19065, 36.38284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.35 gal
27.83 L · about $27.83
Round trip
$55.67
14.7 gal · 55.66 L
Estimated CO2
65.3 kg one way
Round trip: 130.6 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $27.83 $55.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.30 $62.61
Premium $4.63 $33.99 $67.99
Diesel $5.42 $39.80 $79.60

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 Piggott. The current time is 02:17:23.

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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.