How far is Newport, AR from Benton, AR?
The driving distance from Newport, AR to Benton, AR is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Benton.
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Start on Ouachita Road 509
1 mi · 4 min · Ouachita Road 509
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Turn right onto Ouachita Road 68
1.3 mi · 5 min · Ouachita Road 68
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Turn straight onto Ouachita Road 67
10.5 mi · 25 min · Ouachita Road 67
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Continue on Fairview Road Southeast
1 km · 2 min · Fairview Road Southeast
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Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Dr Martin Luther King Expressway
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Continue on South Adams Avenue
813 ft · 11 sec · South Adams Avenue
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Take the exit right
1421 ft · 39 sec
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Continue on Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
1.3 mi · 2 min · Branyan-Hunnicutt Bypass
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Continue on Washington Street
30.5 mi · 35 min · Washington Street
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Turn left
29.5 mi · 34 min
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Turn straight onto Sheridan Bypass
6.4 mi · 8 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 Newport 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.
Washington Street
Continue on Washington Street
30.5 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Newport and Clear near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Benton?
The road trip is about 104.9 miles (168.9 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?
Fordyce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Newport and 52.6 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.7 miles (126.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 2:18 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.01 one way or $28.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newport and Clear near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Fordyce
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 Fordyce.
Arkadelphia station
Malvern station
Little Rock Union Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Benton. Straight-line distance: 78.65 mi (126.57 km).
#1 Newport
City in Arkansas, USA
| Population | 7,389 |
| Coordinates | 33.4298400, -92.6951600 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| 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: 169 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $14.01 | $28.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.76 | $31.52 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $17.11 | $34.23 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $20.04 | $40.07 |
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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