How far is Lonoke, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Lonoke, AR to Benton, AR is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
49.22 mi
00h 50m
Flight
41.87 mi
67.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.87 mi
Kilometers
67.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.22 mi
Kilometers
79.21 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 PM CDT
Return by in Lonoke
Sun, Apr 19, 3:28 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lonoke
2026-04-19T13:47
Arrive Benton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:38 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lonoke
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Little Rock
AR

The capital of Arkansas.

From Lonoke
24.7 mi
00h 25m
To Benton
24.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph N
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Front Street Southeast

    1.4 km · 1 min · Front Street Southeast

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto Hwy 89

    1403 ft · 28 sec · Hwy 89

  4. 4

    Continue on State Highway 89

    1.6 mi · 3 min · State Highway 89

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1991 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 40, AR 440: Jacksonville, Texarkana

    1096 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 440 West: Texarkana

    1.3 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East Belt Freeway

    9.8 mi · 11 min · East Belt Freeway

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    20.4 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lonoke and Benton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Belt Freeway
30.2 mi · 61%
State Highway 89
15.2 mi · 31%
Front Street Southeast
0.89 mi · 2%
I 440 West
0.82 mi · 2%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Hwy 89
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Belt Freeway

Continue straight

20.4 mi · 00h 23m

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
00h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Rock
00h 25m from Lonoke
Leave By
4:48 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lonoke 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 Lonoke to Benton?

The road trip is about 49.2 miles (79.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Little Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Lonoke and 24.5 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lonoke and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Little Rock

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

1 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

64 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

99 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lonoke and Benton. Straight-line distance: 41.87 mi (67.39 km).

Lonoke

#1 Lonoke

City in and county seat of Lonoke County, Arkansas

Population4,162
Coordinates34.7839800, -91.8998600
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Front Street Southeast (-91.899861, 34.783916)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 79 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.74 gal
6.57 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.18
3.48 gal · 13.14 L
Estimated CO2
15.5 kg one way
Round trip: 30.9 kg / 68 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $6.59 $13.18
Mid-grade $4.26 $7.41 $14.82
Premium $4.63 $8.05 $16.10
Diesel $5.42 $9.42 $18.84

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lonoke and Benton. The current time is 13:47:15.

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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.