How far is Benton, AR from Shannon Hills, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Shannon Hills, AR is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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 Shannon Hills.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Shannon Hills.
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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
11.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
1098 ft · 27 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
538 ft · 11 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right
1134 ft · 50 sec
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Turn slight right onto Mabelvale West Road
2516 ft · 50 sec · Mabelvale West Road
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Turn slight right
40 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto South Loop Road
1.6 km · 2 min · South Loop Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Alexander Road
2488 ft · 1 min · Alexander Road
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Turn right onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Sardis Road
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Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
10 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tall Pine Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Shannon Hills.
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
11.2 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny near Shannon Hills.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Shannon Hills?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Benton and 8.3 miles from Shannon Hills.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.20 one way or $4.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Shannon Hills.
Stop Ideas Near Alexander
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 Alexander.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Shannon Hills. Straight-line distance: 11.55 mi (18.58 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shannon Hills
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 4,087 |
| Coordinates | 34.6200900, -92.3954300 |
| Altitude | 103 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shannon Hills (-92.39543, 34.62009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.20 | $4.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.68 | $5.36 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
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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