How far is Heber Springs, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Heber Springs, AR to Benton, AR is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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
91.17 mi
01h 49m
Flight
71.34 mi
114.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.34 mi
Kilometers
114.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.17 mi
Kilometers
146.72 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Sat, May 30, 10:47 AM CDT
Return by in Heber Springs
Sat, May 30, 12:36 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Heber Springs
2026-05-30T08:57
Arrive Benton
Sat, May 30, 10:47 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:49 AM to 11:49 AM CDT

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

Leave by
2:52 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Heber Springs
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
Conway
AR

The most populous city in Faulkner County, Arkansas.

From Heber Springs
45.1 mi
00h 54m
To Benton
46 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Heber Springs and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Heber Springs and Benton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    1499 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 7th Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South 7th Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Heber Spring Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Heber Spring Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Heber Spring Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Heber Spring Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Heber Springs Road

    25.7 mi · 38 min · Heber Springs Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Broadview Street

    7.3 mi · 11 min · North Broadview Street

  7. 7

    Continue on US Highway 65

    3.2 mi · 4 min · US Highway 65

  8. 8

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Take the exit left

    22 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  13. 13

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North 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 Heber Springs 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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heber Springs Road
25.7 mi · 28%
Skyline Drive
23.4 mi · 26%
I 430
12.8 mi · 14%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 13%
North Broadview Street
7.33 mi · 8%
US Highway 65
3.17 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Heber Springs Road

Continue on Heber Springs Road

25.7 mi · 00h 38m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conway
00h 54m from Heber Springs
Leave By
2:52 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Heber Springs 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 Heber Springs to Benton?

The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Conway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.1 miles from Heber Springs and 46 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:52 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.19 one way or $24.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Heber Springs and 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 Heber Springs and Benton. Straight-line distance: 71.34 mi (114.81 km).

Heber Springs

#1 Heber Springs

City in Arkansas

Population6,906
Coordinates35.4914700, -92.0312600
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-92.031253, 35.491554)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.18 L · about $12.19
Round trip
$24.39
6.44 gal · 24.36 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $12.19 $24.39
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.71 $27.43
Premium $4.63 $14.89 $29.79
Diesel $5.42 $17.44 $34.87

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 Heber Springs and Benton. The current time is 08:57:48.

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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.