How far is Cherokee Village, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Cherokee Village, AR to Benton, AR is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
165.1 mi
02h 53m
Flight
134.07 mi
215.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
134.07 mi
Kilometers
215.77 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.1 mi
Kilometers
265.71 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Sat, May 30, 7:48 AM CDT
Return by in Cherokee Village
Sat, May 30, 10:41 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cherokee Village
2026-05-30T04:55
Arrive Benton
Sat, May 30, 7:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM CDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cherokee Village
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
Bald Knob
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Cherokee Village
81.5 mi
01h 26m
To Benton
83.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
84°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cherokee Village and Benton.

  1. 1

    Start on Sequoyah Ridge Road

    46 m · 12 sec · Sequoyah Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hiawatha Drive

    1808 ft · 1 min · Hiawatha Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pontiac Drive

    3186 ft · 2 min · Pontiac Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Ash Flat Drive

    11.9 mi · 18 min · Ash Flat Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Evening Shade Drive

    9.5 mi · 14 min · Evening Shade Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Saint Louis Street

    14.4 mi · 22 min · North Saint Louis Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Batesville Boulevard

    32.9 mi · 44 min · Batesville Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit right

    55.2 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Batesville Boulevard
89 mi · 54%
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 13%
North Saint Louis Street
14.4 mi · 9%
Ash Flat Drive
11.9 mi · 7%
Evening Shade Drive
9.52 mi · 6%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Batesville Boulevard

Take the exit right

55.2 mi · 00h 57m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
134.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bald Knob
01h 26m from Cherokee Village
Leave By
12:44 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cherokee Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cherokee Village to Benton?

The road trip is about 165.1 miles (265.7 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Bald Knob is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Cherokee Village and 83.6 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 134.1 miles (215.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:44 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.04 one way or $44.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cherokee Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Bald Knob

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

90 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Walnut Ridge

101 mi away
109 Southwest Front Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cherokee Village and Benton. Straight-line distance: 134.07 mi (215.77 km).

Cherokee Village

#1 Cherokee Village

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,654
Coordinates36.2978400, -91.5159700
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Sequoyah Ridge Road (-91.515924, 36.297691)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.82 gal
22.05 L · about $22.04
Round trip
$44.08
11.64 gal · 44.1 L
Estimated CO2
51.7 kg one way
Round trip: 103.4 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $22.04 $44.08
Mid-grade $4.26 $24.79 $49.57
Premium $4.63 $26.92 $53.84
Diesel $5.42 $31.52 $63.03

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cherokee Village and Benton. The current time is 04:55:45.

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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.