How far is Helena-West Helena, AR from Benton, AR?
The driving distance from Helena-West Helena, AR to Benton, AR is about 144.2 miles (232 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Prairie County, Arkansas, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Helena-West Helena and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Helena-West Helena and Benton.
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Start on Franklin Street
11 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn left onto Perry Street
3059 ft · 1 min · Perry Street
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Turn slight right onto Oakland Avenue
2 mi · 3 min · Oakland Avenue
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Continue on Richmond Drive
1886 ft · 32 sec · Richmond Drive
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Continue on South 10th Street
141 m · 8 sec · South 10th Street
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Continue on Plaza Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Plaza Street
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Turn right onto Martin Luther King Jr Drive
45.3 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Martin Luther King Jr Drive
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Turn slight right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Sycamore Street
1803 ft · 41 sec · West Sycamore Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street
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Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
56.7 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana
1096 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway
9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway
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Continue straight
20.4 mi · 23 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 Helena-West Helena 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 West
Take the exit right toward I 40 West: Little Rock
56.7 mi · 00h 57m
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.
Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Helena-West Helena and Slight Chance T-storms then 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 Helena-West Helena to Benton?
The road trip is about 144.2 miles (232 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
De Valls Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Helena-West Helena and 72.8 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.6 miles (182.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 1:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.28 one way or $38.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Helena-West Helena and Slight Chance T-storms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near De Valls Bluff
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 De Valls Bluff.
Little Rock Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Helena-West Helena and Benton. Straight-line distance: 113.66 mi (182.92 km).
#1 Helena-West Helena
City in Arkansas, United States
| Population | 10,032 |
| Coordinates | 34.5291000, -90.5900000 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| 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: 232 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $19.28 | $38.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $23.54 | $47.08 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $27.56 | $55.12 |
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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