How far is Benton, AR from Trumann, AR?
The driving distance from Benton, AR to Trumann, AR is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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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 Trumann.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Trumann.
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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
20.3 mi · 23 min
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Keep slight left
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Louis
28.4 mi · 29 min
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Continue straight
74.3 mi · 1 hr 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 226: Jonesboro
2502 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right
105 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
12.1 mi · 14 min
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Continue on Southwest Drive
6.1 mi · 7 min · Southwest Drive
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Take the exit right
1470 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
15.3 mi · 16 min · Joe N Martin Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1616 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left
43 m · 5 sec
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto North Ozark Avenue
2010 ft · 57 sec · North Ozark Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
64 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Melton Avenue
41 m · 6 sec · Melton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Melton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Trumann.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Benton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trumann.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Trumann?
The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.9 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Benton and 84.2 miles from Trumann.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.3 miles (225.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28 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 10:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.49 one way or $44.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Benton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Trumann.
Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob
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 Bald Knob.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Trumann. Straight-line distance: 140.3 mi (225.79 km).
#1 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trumann
City in Arkansas
| Population | 6,906 |
| Coordinates | 35.6736900, -90.5073300 |
| Altitude | 69 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trumann (-90.50733, 35.67369)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 271 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.49 | $44.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $25.30 | $50.60 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $27.47 | $54.95 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $32.17 | $64.33 |
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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