How far is Paris, AR from Benton, AR?
The driving distance from Paris, AR to Benton, AR is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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 10m.
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.
City in Arkansas, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Benton.
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Start on South Elm Street
10 m · 5 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Walnut Street
3 mi · 7 min · East Walnut Street
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Continue on Arkansas 22
31.1 mi · 46 min · Arkansas 22
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Turn left onto Union Street
4.9 mi · 6 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto AR 331
1489 ft · 29 sec · AR 331
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Take the ramp right toward I-40
1387 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 1 hr 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana
2643 ft · 41 sec
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Continue straight
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana
12.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
680 ft · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway
1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
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Turn left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Sevier Street
117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
4 m · 1 sec · North 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 Paris and Benton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I-40
Merge slight left
62.7 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paris to Benton?
The road trip is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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 65.6 miles from Paris and 63.3 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.7 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 2:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.19 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paris and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Morrilton
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 Morrilton.
Little Rock Union Station
Malvern station
Arkadelphia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Benton. Straight-line distance: 81.97 mi (131.92 km).
#1 Paris
City in Arkansas
| Population | 3,370 |
| Coordinates | 35.2920300, -93.7299200 |
| Altitude | 123 |
| 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: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.19 | $34.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $19.34 | $38.67 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $21.00 | $42.00 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $24.58 | $49.17 |
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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