How far is Malvern, AR from Benton, AR?
The driving distance from Malvern, AR to Benton, AR is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Saline County, Arkansas
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malvern and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malvern and Benton.
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Start on the route
63 m · 17 sec
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Turn right
24 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3065 ft · 54 sec · South Main Street
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Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard
1.3 mi · 2 min · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
2096 ft · 37 sec · Oliver Lancaster Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Road
1695 ft · 29 sec · Martin Luther King Road
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Take the ramp right
16 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sevier Street, South Street
740 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I-30 Frontage Road
2822 ft · 56 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto West South Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West South Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
120 m · 10 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 Malvern and Benton.
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.
Martin Luther King Road
Take the ramp right
16 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Malvern and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Malvern to Benton?
The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Traskwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Malvern and 11.5 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:38 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.99 one way or $5.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Malvern and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Traskwood
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 Traskwood.
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Malvern and Benton. Straight-line distance: 19 mi (30.58 km).
#1 Malvern
City in and county seat of Hot Spring County, Arkansas
| Population | 10,788 |
| Coordinates | 34.3623100, -92.8129500 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $3.36 | $6.73 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $4.28 | $8.56 |
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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