How far is Maumelle, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Maumelle, AR to Benton, AR is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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
34.7 mi
00h 37m
Flight
23.31 mi
37.52 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.31 mi
Kilometers
37.52 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.7 mi
Kilometers
55.85 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM CDT
Return by in Maumelle
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maumelle
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:09 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:16 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maumelle
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Alexander
AR

City in Arkansas

From Maumelle
15.6 mi
00h 18m
To Benton
19.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    51 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Edgewood Drive

    1812 ft · 52 sec · Edgewood Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maumelle Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 9 min · Maumelle Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maumelle 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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Maumelle Boulevard
16.9 mi · 49%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 35%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi · 1%
Edgewood Drive
0.34 mi · 1%
Old Hot Springs Highway
0.2 mi · 1%
AR 5
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

I 30 West

Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

12.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Alexander
00h 18m from Maumelle
Leave By
7:16 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Maumelle 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 Maumelle to Benton?

The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Alexander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Maumelle and 19.1 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 7:16 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Maumelle and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Alexander

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

20 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

45 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

80 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maumelle and Benton. Straight-line distance: 23.31 mi (37.52 km).

Maumelle

#1 Maumelle

City in Arkansas, United States

Population18,242
Coordinates34.8667600, -92.4043200
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: (-92.40444, 34.86658)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.64 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.46 gal · 9.28 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.24 $10.48
Premium $4.63 $5.69 $11.38
Diesel $5.42 $6.66 $13.32

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maumelle and Benton. The current time is 22:32:22.

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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.