How far is Ozark, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Ozark, AR to Benton, AR is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
138.31 mi
02h 07m
Flight
94.82 mi
152.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.82 mi
Kilometers
152.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.31 mi
Kilometers
222.59 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Tue, May 19, 11:12 PM CDT
Return by in Ozark
Wed, May 20, 1:20 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ozark
2026-05-19T21:04
Arrive Benton
Tue, May 19, 11:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:14 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ozark
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
Morrilton
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Ozark
69.2 mi
01h 03m
To Benton
69.2 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 1:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
87°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 12:00 PM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Commercial Street

    41 m · 8 sec · West Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North 3rd Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2614 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    109.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  8. 8

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ozark 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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North 3rd Street
112 mi · 81%
I 430
12.8 mi · 9%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 9%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi
Old Hot Springs Highway
0.2 mi
AR 5
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

North 3rd Street

Merge slight left

109 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.5 mi
94.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Morrilton
01h 03m from Ozark
Leave By
2:14 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ozark and 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 Ozark to Benton?

The road trip is about 138.3 miles (222.6 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?

Morrilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Ozark and 69.2 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.5 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 2:14 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.48 one way or $36.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Morrilton

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

61 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

88 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

119 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ozark and Benton. Straight-line distance: 94.82 mi (152.6 km).

Ozark

#1 Ozark

City in Franklin County, Arkansas, United States

Population3,626
Coordinates35.4870300, -93.8277000
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: West Commercial Street (-93.827711, 35.486969)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.88 gal
18.47 L · about $18.48
Round trip
$36.96
9.76 gal · 36.94 L
Estimated CO2
43.4 kg one way
Round trip: 86.7 kg / 191 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $18.48 $36.96
Mid-grade $4.26 $20.78 $41.57
Premium $4.63 $22.57 $45.14
Diesel $5.42 $26.43 $52.85

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 · May 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Ozark and Benton. The current time is 21:04:20.

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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.