How far is Searcy, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Searcy, AR to Benton, AR is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
76.69 mi
01h 14m
Flight
67.6 mi
108.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.6 mi
Kilometers
108.79 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.69 mi
Kilometers
123.42 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Return by in Searcy
Thu, Apr 23, 12:18 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Searcy
2026-04-22T21:49
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:04 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:00 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Searcy
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
Jacksonville
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Searcy
36.8 mi
00h 37m
To Benton
39.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto East Race Avenue

    34 m · 11 sec · East Race Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2491 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    28.1 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana

    20.8 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Searcy and Benton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
46.1 mi · 60%
Texarkana
20.8 mi · 27%
I 30 West
4.89 mi · 6%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.37 mi
Old Hot Springs Highway
0.2 mi
AR 5
0.13 mi
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Continue straight

28.1 mi · 00h 29m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
67.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jacksonville
00h 37m from Searcy
Leave By
4:00 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Searcy 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 Searcy to Benton?

The road trip is about 76.7 miles (123.4 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Jacksonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from Searcy and 39.8 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 67.6 miles (108.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:00 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jacksonville

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

21 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

85 mi away
200 East First St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Searcy and Benton. Straight-line distance: 67.6 mi (108.79 km).

Searcy

#1 Searcy

City in Arkansas, USA

Population23,543
Coordinates35.2506400, -91.7362500
Altitude81
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: (-91.736255, 35.250645)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.71 gal
10.24 L · about $10.26
Round trip
$20.53
5.42 gal · 20.48 L
Estimated CO2
24.1 kg one way
Round trip: 48.2 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $10.26 $20.53
Mid-grade $4.26 $11.54 $23.08
Premium $4.63 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.42 $14.67 $29.35

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 Searcy and Benton. The current time is 21:49:29.

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.