How far is Blytheville, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Blytheville, AR to Benton, AR is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m 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
210.47 mi
03h 09m
Flight
177.55 mi
285.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
177.55 mi
Kilometers
285.74 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.47 mi
Kilometers
338.72 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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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 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Thu, Apr 30, 3:43 AM CDT
Return by in Blytheville
Thu, Apr 30, 6:53 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blytheville
2026-04-30T00:34
Arrive Benton
Thu, Apr 30, 3:43 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM CDT

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

Leave by
10:40 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blytheville
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
Forrest City
AR

City in St.

From Blytheville
104.7 mi
01h 34m
To Benton
105.8 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    14 m · 5 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Division Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · South Division Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Barker Road

    885 ft · 15 sec · Barker Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    848 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    55.4 mi · 56 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40 West: Little Rock

    2829 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    117.5 mi · 1 hr 58 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    20.4 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton

    680 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 West
118 mi · 56%
Barker Road
55.8 mi · 26%
East Belt Freeway
30.2 mi · 14%
South Division Street
2.73 mi · 1%
I 440 West
0.82 mi
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I 40 West

Merge slight left

118 mi · 01h 58m

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
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33 mi
177.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Forrest City
01h 34m from Blytheville
Leave By
10:40 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Blytheville and Mostly Cloudy near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 210.5 miles (338.7 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Forrest City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.7 miles from Blytheville and 105.8 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 177.5 miles (285.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 33 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 10:40 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.14 one way or $56.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Blytheville and Mostly Cloudy near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Forrest City

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

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

RAIL

Central Station

68 mi away
Central Station
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

119 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blytheville and Benton. Straight-line distance: 177.55 mi (285.74 km).

Blytheville

#1 Blytheville

City in Arkansas, USA

Population13,216
Coordinates35.9273000, -89.9189800
Altitude78
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: South Division Street (-89.918827, 35.9273)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 339 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.43 gal
28.11 L · about $28.14
Round trip
$56.27
14.86 gal · 56.22 L
Estimated CO2
66 kg one way
Round trip: 132.1 kg / 291 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.14 $56.27
Mid-grade $4.26 $31.64 $63.29
Premium $4.63 $34.36 $68.73
Diesel $5.42 $40.23 $80.47

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Blytheville and Benton. The current time is 00:34:03.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.