How far is Crossett, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Crossett, AR to Benton, AR is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 47m 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
126.21 mi
02h 23m
Flight
105.53 mi
169.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.53 mi
Kilometers
169.84 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.21 mi
Kilometers
203.11 km
Drive Time
02h 23m

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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 02h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Return by in Crossett
Thu, Apr 23, 1:27 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crossett
2026-04-23T08:40
Arrive Benton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM CDT

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

Leave by
1:42 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crossett
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Star City
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Crossett
69.2 mi
01h 11m
To Benton
57 mi
01h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2598 ft · 58 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 1st Avenue

    2495 ft · 37 sec · East 1st Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Unity Road

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Unity Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    10.3 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    41.4 mi · 49 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Highway 11

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Highway 11

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Highway 530

    23.4 mi · 27 min · Highway 530

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North

    2962 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    911 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    91 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Sheridan Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Sheridan Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Bypass

  14. 14

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 32 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Edison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Edison Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South East Street

    1335 ft · 27 sec · South East Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Ashley Street

    152 m · 10 sec · East Ashley Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    845 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crossett 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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Unity Road
49.2 mi · 39%
Highway 530
23.4 mi · 19%
Sheridan Road
19.8 mi · 16%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
9.96 mi · 8%
Highway 11
1.72 mi · 1%
Sheridan Bypass
1.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Unity Road

Continue straight

41.4 mi · 00h 49m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.7 mi
105.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Star City
01h 11m from Crossett
Leave By
1:42 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Crossett 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 Crossett to Benton?

The road trip is about 126.2 miles (203.1 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?

Star City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Crossett and 57 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.7 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 1:42 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.85 one way or $33.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Star City

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

99 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

101 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

113 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crossett and Benton. Straight-line distance: 105.53 mi (169.84 km).

Crossett

#1 Crossett

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,701
Coordinates33.1281800, -91.9612400
Altitude50
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-91.961321, 33.128178)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 203 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.45 gal
16.86 L · about $16.85
Round trip
$33.70
8.9 gal · 33.72 L
Estimated CO2
39.5 kg one way
Round trip: 79.1 kg / 174 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $16.85 $33.70
Mid-grade $4.26 $18.95 $37.91
Premium $4.63 $20.58 $41.16
Diesel $5.42 $24.10 $48.19

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 Crossett and Benton. The current time is 08:40:13.

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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.