How far is Springdale, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Springdale, AR to Benton, AR is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
216.47 mi
03h 15m
Flight
141.8 mi
228.21 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
141.8 mi
Kilometers
228.21 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
216.47 mi
Kilometers
348.37 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM CDT
Return by in Springdale
Sat, Apr 18, 2:58 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Springdale
2026-04-18T08:26
Arrive Benton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:42 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:28 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Springdale
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lamar
AR

City in Arkansas, USA

From Springdale
107.7 mi
01h 37m
To Benton
108.8 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Commercial Street

    36 m · 7 sec · North Commercial Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Johnson Avenue

    2927 ft · 2 min · East Johnson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Thompson Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · North Thompson Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North College Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · North College Avenue

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Fulbright Expressway

    48.3 mi · 50 min · Fulbright Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock

    3167 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    134.4 mi · 2 hr 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 40 East
135 mi · 62%
Fulbright Expressway
48.3 mi · 22%
I 430
12.8 mi · 6%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 6%
North Thompson Street
3.3 mi · 2%
North College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 40 East

Merge slight left

134 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+74.7 mi
141.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lamar
01h 37m from Springdale
Leave By
10:28 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Springdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Springdale to Benton?

The road trip is about 216.5 miles (348.4 km) and usually takes 03h 15m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lamar is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.7 miles from Springdale and 108.8 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 141.8 miles (228.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 74.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:28 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.93 one way or $57.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Springdale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Springdale and Benton. Straight-line distance: 141.8 mi (228.21 km).

Springdale

#1 Springdale

The most populous city in Washington County, Arkansas.

Population81,115
Coordinates36.1867400, -94.1288100
Altitude403
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: (-94.128809, 36.186791)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 348 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.64 gal
28.91 L · about $28.93
Round trip
$57.87
15.28 gal · 57.82 L
Estimated CO2
67.9 kg one way
Round trip: 135.8 kg / 299 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $28.93 $57.87
Mid-grade $4.26 $32.54 $65.08
Premium $4.63 $35.34 $70.67
Diesel $5.42 $41.37 $82.74

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Springdale and Benton. The current time is 08:26:32.

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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.