How far is Texarkana, AR from Benton, AR?
The driving distance from Texarkana, AR to Benton, AR is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.7 miles (183 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Clark County, Arkansas, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Texarkana and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Texarkana and Benton.
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Start on East 20th Street
55 m · 10 sec · East 20th Street
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Turn right onto County Avenue
1338 ft · 39 sec · County Avenue
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Turn right onto East 24th Street
2659 ft · 1 min · East 24th Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Take the ramp right
957 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Loop
2.9 mi · 3 min · North Loop
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
111.1 mi · 1 hr 51 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Take the exit slight right toward Sevier Street, South Street
740 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on I-30 Frontage Road
2822 ft · 56 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
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Turn slight right onto West South Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West South Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
120 m · 10 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 Texarkana and Benton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
111 mi · 01h 51m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Texarkana to Benton?
The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Gurdon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.2 miles from Texarkana and 60 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.7 miles (183 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 2:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Texarkana and Chance Rain Showers near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Gurdon
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 Gurdon.
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Malvern station
Texarkana
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Texarkana and Benton. Straight-line distance: 113.68 mi (182.95 km).
#1 Texarkana
City in Miller County, Arkansas, United States
| Population | 29,556 |
| Coordinates | 33.4417900, -94.0376900 |
| Altitude | 110 |
| 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: 192 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 29m |
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 | $15.94 | $31.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $17.93 | $35.86 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $22.80 | $45.59 |
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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