How far is Dardanelle, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Dardanelle, AR to Benton, AR is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
94.31 mi
01h 29m
Flight
55.84 mi
89.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.84 mi
Kilometers
89.87 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.31 mi
Kilometers
151.78 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Return by in Dardanelle
Thu, Apr 23, 12:33 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dardanelle
2026-04-22T21:33
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:03 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dardanelle
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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Dardanelle
48.3 mi
00h 44m
To Benton
46 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Dardanelle and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Union Street

    4.4 mi · 5 min · Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto AR 331

    1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I-40

    1387 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    62.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dardanelle 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
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-40
63 mi · 67%
I 430
12.8 mi · 14%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 13%
Union Street
4.42 mi · 5%
East Main Street
2.26 mi · 2%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi
Longest Stretch

I-40

Merge slight left

62.7 mi · 01h 03m

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.4 mi
55.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 44m from Dardanelle
Leave By
3:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dardanelle 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 Dardanelle to Benton?

The road trip is about 94.3 miles (151.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Dardanelle and 46 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 55.9 miles (89.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.4 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 3:30 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.61 one way or $25.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Conway

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

40 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

87 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dardanelle and Benton. Straight-line distance: 55.84 mi (89.87 km).

Dardanelle

#1 Dardanelle

City in Arkansas, USA

Population4,498
Coordinates35.2231400, -93.1579500
Altitude101
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Union Street (-93.157862, 35.222976)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.33 gal
12.6 L · about $12.61
Round trip
$25.22
6.66 gal · 25.2 L
Estimated CO2
29.6 kg one way
Round trip: 59.2 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.61 $25.22
Mid-grade $4.26 $14.18 $28.36
Premium $4.63 $15.40 $30.80
Diesel $5.42 $18.03 $36.06

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 Dardanelle and Benton. The current time is 21:33:07.

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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.