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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The largest city in Jefferson County, Arkansas.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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Start on North 4th Street
23 m · 6 sec · North 4th Street
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Turn right onto Holly Street
1047 ft · 25 sec · Holly Street
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Turn left onto North 1st Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North 1st Street
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Turn right onto Silent Street
1846 ft · 42 sec · Silent Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
52.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Continue straight
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
12.7 mi · 14 min · Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
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Take the exit slight right
911 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left
91 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Sheridan Road
19.8 mi · 23 min · Sheridan Road
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Turn right onto Sheridan Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Bypass
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Turn left
19.4 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Edison Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Edison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South East Street
1335 ft · 27 sec · South East Street
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Turn left onto East Ashley Street
152 m · 10 sec · East Ashley Street
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Continue on South Main Street
845 ft · 21 sec · South 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 McGehee and Benton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Bluff.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McGehee and Benton. Straight-line distance: 93.77 mi (150.91 km).
#1 McGehee
City in Desha County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 3,599 |
| Coordinates | 33.6290000, -91.3995600 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| 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: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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