How far is Greenwood, AR from Benton, AR?
The driving distance from Greenwood, AR to Benton, AR is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Pope County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Greenwood and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Greenwood and Benton.
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Start on Dora Road
92 m · 9 sec · Dora Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 40 East: Fort Smith
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
146.8 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana
2643 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
680 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway
1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Sevier Street
117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Greenwood and Benton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 40 East
Merge slight left
147 mi · 02h 27m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Greenwood to Benton?
The road trip is about 174.7 miles (281.2 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.9 miles from Greenwood and 87.9 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.2 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 1:26 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.37 one way or $46.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Greenwood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Pottsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pottsville.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Greenwood and Benton. Straight-line distance: 121.47 mi (195.48 km).
#1 Greenwood
City in Sebastian County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 9,396 |
| Coordinates | 35.4500900, -94.4410500 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 37,214 |
| Coordinates | 34.5645400, -92.5868300 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 281 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 10m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $23.37 | $46.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $26.28 | $52.56 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $28.54 | $57.07 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $33.41 | $66.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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