How far is Hot Springs Village, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Hot Springs Village, AR to Benton, AR is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.84 mi
00h 42m
Flight
24.58 mi
39.55 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.58 mi
Kilometers
39.55 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.84 mi
Kilometers
46.42 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Sat, May 30, 12:02 PM CDT
Return by in Hot Springs Village
Sat, May 30, 12:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hot Springs Village
2026-05-30T11:20
Arrive Benton
Sat, May 30, 12:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hot Springs Village
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Lonsdale
AR

Human settlement in Garland County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Hot Springs Village
14.4 mi
00h 21m
To Benton
14.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph WSW
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 Hot Springs Village and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hot Springs Village and Benton.

  1. 1

    Start on Fresno Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fresno Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Desoto Boulevard

    2112 ft · 42 sec · Desoto Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on DeSoto Boulevard

    8.8 mi · 16 min · DeSoto Boulevard

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Hot Springs Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hot Springs Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hot Springs Village and Benton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Hot Springs Highway
17.5 mi · 61%
Desoto Boulevard
9.23 mi · 32%
Hot Springs Highway
1.18 mi · 4%
Fresno Road
0.93 mi · 3%
East Sevier Street
0.07 mi
North Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Hot Springs Highway

Continue on Old Hot Springs Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
24.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonsdale
00h 21m from Hot Springs Village
Leave By
7:04 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hot Springs Village 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 Hot Springs Village to Benton?

The road trip is about 28.8 miles (46.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Hot Springs Village and 14.4 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 24.5 miles (39.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.86 one way or $7.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hot Springs Village and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

20 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

53 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hot Springs Village and Benton. Straight-line distance: 24.58 mi (39.55 km).

Hot Springs Village

#1 Hot Springs Village

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population12,807
Coordinates34.6720400, -92.9987900
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Carmona Drive (-92.999008, 34.672011)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.02 gal
3.85 L · about $3.86
Round trip
$7.73
2.04 gal · 7.7 L
Estimated CO2
9.1 kg one way
Round trip: 18.1 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.86 $7.73
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.34 $8.69
Premium $4.63 $4.72 $9.44
Diesel $5.42 $5.52 $11.05

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 Hot Springs Village and Benton. The current time is 11:20:19.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.