How far is McGehee, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from McGehee, AR to Benton, AR is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
110.5 mi
02h 01m
Flight
93.77 mi
150.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.77 mi
Kilometers
150.91 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.5 mi
Kilometers
177.84 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM CDT
Return by in McGehee
Thu, Apr 23, 12:14 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McGehee
2026-04-22T20:11
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McGehee
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
Pine Bluff
AR

The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

From McGehee
55.7 mi
01h 00m
To Benton
54.9 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 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 McGehee and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 4th Street

    23 m · 6 sec · North 4th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Holly Street

    1047 ft · 25 sec · Holly Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North 1st Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Silent Street

    1846 ft · 42 sec · Silent Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left

    52.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

    12.7 mi · 14 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    911 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    91 m · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Sheridan Road

    19.8 mi · 23 min · Sheridan Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Sheridan Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Bypass

  12. 12

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Edison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Edison Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South East Street

    1335 ft · 27 sec · South East Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Ashley Street

    152 m · 10 sec · East Ashley Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    845 ft · 21 sec · South 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 McGehee and Benton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sheridan Road
19.8 mi · 18%
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
12.9 mi · 12%
Silent Street
2.56 mi · 2%
Sheridan Bypass
1.26 mi · 1%
Edison Avenue
1.08 mi · 1%
North 1st Street
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

52.7 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
93.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Bluff
01h 00m from McGehee
Leave By
2:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving McGehee 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 McGehee to Benton?

The road trip is about 110.5 miles (177.8 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Pine Bluff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.7 miles from McGehee and 54.9 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 93.8 miles (150.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.77 one way or $29.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Pine Bluff

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

64 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

76 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

97 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McGehee and Benton. Straight-line distance: 93.77 mi (150.91 km).

McGehee

#1 McGehee

City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,599
Coordinates33.6290000, -91.3995600
Altitude44
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: North 4th Street (-91.399765, 33.628911)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 178 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.9 gal
14.76 L · about $14.77
Round trip
$29.54
7.8 gal · 29.52 L
Estimated CO2
34.7 kg one way
Round trip: 69.3 kg / 153 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.77 $29.54
Mid-grade $4.26 $16.61 $33.22
Premium $4.63 $18.04 $36.07
Diesel $5.42 $21.12 $42.24

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 McGehee and Benton. The current time is 20:11:39.

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.