How far is Sheridan, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Sheridan, AR to Benton, AR is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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
24.08 mi
00h 31m
Flight
20.7 mi
33.31 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.7 mi
Kilometers
33.31 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.08 mi
Kilometers
38.75 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Return by in Sheridan
Wed, Apr 22, 11:34 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sheridan
2026-04-22T22:31
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Sheridan
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
Tull
AR

City in Grant County, Arkansas, United States of America

From Sheridan
12.1 mi
00h 15m
To Benton
12.1 mi
00h 15m

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 Sheridan and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Oak Street

    24 m · 5 sec · North Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Center Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · West Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sheridan Bypass

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Sheridan Bypass

  4. 4

    Turn left

    19.4 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Edison Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Edison Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South East Street

    1335 ft · 27 sec · South East Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Ashley Street

    152 m · 10 sec · East Ashley Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    845 ft · 21 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sheridan 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
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Center Street
1.73 mi · 7%
Sheridan Bypass
1.26 mi · 5%
Edison Avenue
1.08 mi · 4%
South East Street
0.25 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.16 mi · 1%
East Ashley Street
0.09 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

19.4 mi · 00h 32m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.4 mi
20.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tull
00h 15m from Sheridan
Leave By
7:28 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Tull is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Sheridan and 12.1 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:28 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.22 one way or $6.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tull

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

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

RAIL

Malvern station

23 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

43 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

57 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sheridan and Benton. Straight-line distance: 20.7 mi (33.31 km).

Sheridan

#1 Sheridan

City in and county seat of Grant County, Arkansas

Population5,035
Coordinates34.3070400, -92.4012700
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: North Oak Street (-92.401457, 34.307042)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.22
Round trip
$6.44
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $3.22 $6.44
Mid-grade $4.26 $3.62 $7.24
Premium $4.63 $3.93 $7.86
Diesel $5.42 $4.60 $9.21

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 Sheridan and Benton. The current time is 22:31:46.

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.