How far is North Little Rock, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from North Little Rock, AR to Benton, AR is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.74 mi
00h 29m
Flight
23.04 mi
37.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.04 mi
Kilometers
37.08 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.64 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Return by in North Little Rock
Wed, Apr 22, 10:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Little Rock
2026-04-22T22:01
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:30 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North Little Rock
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

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
Shannon Hills
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From North Little Rock
13.4 mi
00h 14m
To Benton
14.3 mi
00h 14m

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
0 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 North Little Rock and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Little Rock and Benton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    135 m · 14 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    1455 ft · 42 sec · East 15th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Cypress Street

    37 m · 2 sec · North Cypress Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left

    669 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Little Rock and Benton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 75%
North Cypress Street
3.87 mi · 14%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi · 1%
East 15th Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Old Hot Springs Highway
0.2 mi · 1%
AR 5
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

Texarkana

Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

20.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
23.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shannon Hills
00h 14m from North Little Rock
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving North Little Rock 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 North Little Rock to Benton?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Shannon Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from North Little Rock and 14.3 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.71 one way or $7.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Shannon Hills

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

18 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

48 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

82 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Little Rock and Benton. Straight-line distance: 23.04 mi (37.08 km).

North Little Rock

#1 North Little Rock

The most populous city in Pulaski County, Arkansas.

Population66,276
Coordinates34.7695400, -92.2670900
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-92.267166, 34.769542)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $3.71
Round trip
$7.42
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.71 $7.42
Mid-grade $4.26 $4.17 $8.35
Premium $4.63 $4.53 $9.07
Diesel $5.42 $5.31 $10.61

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 North Little Rock and Benton. The current time is 22:01:25.

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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.