How far is Rockwell, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Rockwell, AR to Benton, AR is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
37.24 mi
00h 41m
Flight
31.9 mi
51.34 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.9 mi
Kilometers
51.34 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.24 mi
Kilometers
59.94 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:18 PM CDT
Return by in Rockwell
Wed, Apr 22, 7:59 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rockwell
2026-04-22T18:36
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 7:18 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rockwell
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lonsdale
AR

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

From Rockwell
18.3 mi
00h 20m
To Benton
19 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
0 to 5 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 Rockwell and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Grissom Trail

    118 m · 19 sec · Grissom Trail

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Enterprise Drive

    600 ft · 32 sec · Enterprise Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Kaufman Road

    1928 ft · 1 min · Kaufman Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Airport Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Airport Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 70, US 270 East: Malvern

    1192 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

    10 mi · 11 min · Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Sevier Street, South Street

    740 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-30 Frontage Road

    2822 ft · 56 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West South Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West South Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    120 m · 10 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 Rockwell 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Grand Avenue
22.7 mi · 61%
Doctor Martin Luther King, Junior Expressway
5.25 mi · 14%
Doctor Martin Luther King
5.25 mi · 14%
West South Street
0.98 mi · 3%
Airport Road
0.98 mi · 3%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Grand Avenue

Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

18.2 mi · 00h 22m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lonsdale
00h 20m from Rockwell
Leave By
7:06 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rockwell 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 Rockwell to Benton?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Lonsdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Rockwell and 19 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rockwell and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Lonsdale

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

20 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

53 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

53 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rockwell and Benton. Straight-line distance: 31.9 mi (51.34 km).

Rockwell

#1 Rockwell

Census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Population3,780
Coordinates34.4642600, -93.1337900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Grissom Trail (-93.132985, 34.464263)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.98 L · about $5.00
Round trip
$10.00
2.64 gal · 9.96 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $5.00 $10.00
Mid-grade $4.26 $5.62 $11.24
Premium $4.63 $6.11 $12.21
Diesel $5.42 $7.15 $14.30

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Rockwell and Benton. The current time is 18:36:57.

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.