How far is Conway, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Conway, AR to Benton, AR is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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
49.2 mi
00h 49m
Flight
37.13 mi
59.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.13 mi
Kilometers
59.76 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.2 mi
Kilometers
79.18 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Return by in Conway
Wed, Apr 22, 11:26 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Conway
2026-04-22T21:46
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:36 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Conway
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
Cammack Village
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Conway
24.2 mi
00h 24m
To Benton
25 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    32 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Locust Avenue

    152 m · 15 sec · Locust Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Central Landing Boulevard

    1255 ft · 35 sec · Central Landing Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  10. 10

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Landing Boulevard
20.4 mi · 41%
I 430
12.8 mi · 26%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 25%
Oak Street
1.06 mi · 2%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Old Hot Springs Highway
0.2 mi
Longest Stretch

Central Landing Boulevard

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cammack Village
00h 24m from Conway
Leave By
4:50 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Conway and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Conway to Benton?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?

Cammack Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Conway and 25 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:50 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Conway and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Cammack Village

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

7 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

62 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

98 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Conway and Benton. Straight-line distance: 37.13 mi (59.76 km).

Conway

#1 Conway

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

Population68,100
Coordinates35.0887000, -92.4421000
Altitude95
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-92.442158, 35.088823)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.41 $14.82
Premium $4.63 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.42 $9.42 $18.84

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Conway and Benton. The current time is 21:46:35.

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.