How far is Benton, AR from Stuttgart, AR?

The driving distance from Benton, AR to Stuttgart, AR is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.23 mi
01h 41m
Flight
59.03 mi
95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.03 mi
Kilometers
95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.23 mi
Kilometers
117.86 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stuttgart
Sun, May 17, 6:33 PM CDT
Return by in Benton
Sun, May 17, 8:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Benton
2026-05-17T16:52
Arrive Stuttgart
Sun, May 17, 6:33 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Benton
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Keo
AR

Town in Lonoke County, Arkansas, United States

From Benton
36.6 mi
00h 50m
To Stuttgart
36.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
89°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, May 17 7:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.8 mi · 8 min · East Belt Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 165: Scott, England

    2138 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 5 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto England Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · England Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Old England Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old England Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US 165

    12.4 mi · 18 min · US 165

  14. 14

    Continue on North Main Street

    2490 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Fordyce Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Fordyce Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Stuttgart Highway

    22.8 mi · 34 min · Stuttgart Highway

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Michigan Street

    1660 ft · 32 sec · West Michigan Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    3279 ft · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Stuttgart Highway
22.8 mi · 31%
I-30 Frontage Road
20.7 mi · 28%
US 165
12.8 mi · 18%
East Belt Freeway
6.76 mi · 9%
Old England Highway
2.71 mi · 4%
England Road
2.5 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Stuttgart Highway

Continue on Stuttgart Highway

22.8 mi · 00h 34m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Keo
00h 50m from Benton
Leave By
3:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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?

Keo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.6 miles from Benton and 36.7 miles from Stuttgart.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.77 one way or $19.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Stuttgart.

Stop Ideas Near Keo

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

30 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

78 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

110 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Stuttgart. Straight-line distance: 59.03 mi (95 km).

Benton

#1 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

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

#2 Stuttgart

City in Arkansas, USA

Population8,400
Coordinates34.5003700, -91.5526300
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Start: Benton (-92.58683, 34.56454)
End: Stuttgart (-91.55263, 34.50037)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $9.77
Round trip
$19.54
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $9.77 $19.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $10.99 $21.98
Premium $4.63 $11.93 $23.87
Diesel $5.42 $13.97 $27.94

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 · May 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Benton and Stuttgart. The current time is 16:52:08.

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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.