How far is Kentucky, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Kentucky, AR to Benton, AR is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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
6.67 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.21 mi
8.38 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.21 mi
Kilometers
8.38 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.67 mi
Kilometers
10.74 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Fri, Apr 10, 3:12 PM CDT
Return by in Kentucky
Fri, Apr 10, 3:24 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kentucky
2026-04-10T14:59
Arrive Benton
Fri, Apr 10, 3:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM CDT

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

Leave by
8:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kentucky
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
Bauxite
AR

Township in Saline County, Arkansas

From Kentucky
3.4 mi
00h 06m
To Benton
3.4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Kentucky and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Old Hot Springs Highway

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kentucky 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
5 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old Hot Springs Highway
6.59 mi · 99%
East Sevier Street
0.07 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0 mi
Longest Stretch

Old Hot Springs Highway

Start on Old Hot Springs Highway

5.53 mi · 00h 10m

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 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
5.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bauxite
00h 06m from Kentucky
Leave By
8:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Kentucky to Benton?

The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Bauxite is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Kentucky and 3.4 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.91 one way or $1.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kentucky and Mostly Sunny near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Bauxite

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

31 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

34 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

69 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kentucky and Benton. Straight-line distance: 5.21 mi (8.38 km).

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#1 Kentucky

Kentucky is a place in Arkansas, United States.

Population0
Coordinates34.6084300, -92.6612700
Altitude105
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Old Hot Springs Highway (-92.661303, 34.608261)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 11 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.24 gal
0.89 L · about $0.91
Round trip
$1.82
0.48 gal · 1.78 L
Estimated CO2
2.1 kg one way
Round trip: 4.3 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $0.91 $1.82
Mid-grade $4.26 $1.02 $2.04
Premium $4.63 $1.11 $2.22
Diesel $5.42 $1.30 $2.60

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 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Kentucky and Benton. The current time is 14:59:55.

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.