How far is Nashville, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Nashville, AR to Benton, AR is about 105 miles (169 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
105.04 mi
01h 44m
Flight
83.72 mi
134.73 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.72 mi
Kilometers
134.73 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.04 mi
Kilometers
169.04 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM CDT
Return by in Nashville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:27 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nashville
2026-04-18T21:58
Arrive Benton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM CDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nashville
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
Gum Springs
AR

Human settlement in Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Nashville
52.1 mi
00h 52m
To Benton
52.9 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    954 ft · 23 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Issac C Perkins Bypass

    1407 ft · 24 sec · Issac C Perkins Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on East Peachtree Street

    31.2 mi · 46 min · East Peachtree Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1173 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    70.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Sevier Street, South Street

    740 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on I-30 Frontage Road

    2822 ft · 56 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto West South Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West South Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nashville 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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Peachtree Street
102 mi · 97%
West South Street
0.98 mi · 1%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Issac C Perkins Bypass
0.27 mi
North Main Street
0.26 mi
Sevier Street
0.14 mi
Longest Stretch

East Peachtree Street

Merge slight left

70.8 mi · 01h 11m

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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gum Springs
00h 52m from Nashville
Leave By
3:02 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Nashville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Nashville to Benton?

The road trip is about 105 miles (169 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Gum Springs is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Nashville and 52.9 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.05 one way or $28.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gum Springs

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

6 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

42 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

64 mi away
100 East Division Street
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

106 mi away
1400 West Markham Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nashville and Benton. Straight-line distance: 83.72 mi (134.73 km).

Nashville

#1 Nashville

City in Arkansas, United States

Population4,290
Coordinates33.9456700, -93.8471300
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-93.847081, 33.945671)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $14.05
Round trip
$28.10
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $14.05 $28.10
Mid-grade $4.26 $15.80 $31.60
Premium $4.63 $17.16 $34.32
Diesel $5.42 $20.09 $40.18

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 Nashville and Benton. The current time is 21:58:37.

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.