How far is Mountain Home, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Mountain Home, AR to Benton, AR is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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
87.59 mi
01h 32m
Flight
71.87 mi
115.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.87 mi
Kilometers
115.67 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.59 mi
Kilometers
140.97 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM CDT
Return by in Mountain Home
Sun, Apr 19, 7:50 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mountain Home
2026-04-19T04:45
Arrive Benton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:17 AM CDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mountain Home
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
Holland
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Mountain Home
42.3 mi
00h 46m
To Benton
45.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
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 Mountain Home and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mountain Home and Benton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10.4 mi · 18 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Race Avenue

    1219 ft · 36 sec · West Race Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Elm Street

    2542 ft · 1 min · North Elm Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Beebe Capps Expressway

    1255 ft · 31 sec · West Beebe Capps Expressway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2491 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  12. 12

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
45.7 mi · 52%
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 24%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 6%
North Elm Street
0.48 mi · 1%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi
West Beebe Capps Expressway
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

South Main Street

Continue straight

28.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
71.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holland
00h 46m from Mountain Home
Leave By
3:26 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny leaving Mountain Home 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 Mountain Home to Benton?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Holland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Mountain Home and 45.3 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 71.9 miles (115.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 3:26 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.70 one way or $23.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Holland

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

29 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

93 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mountain Home and Benton. Straight-line distance: 71.87 mi (115.67 km).

Mountain Home

#1 Mountain Home

City in Arkansas, United States

Population12,638
Coordinates35.3867500, -91.8090300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: AR 16 (-91.809208, 35.38668)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $11.70
Round trip
$23.40
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $11.70 $23.40
Mid-grade $4.26 $13.16 $26.32
Premium $4.63 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $5.42 $16.73 $33.46

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 Mountain Home and Benton. The current time is 04:45:37.

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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.