How far is Vilonia, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Vilonia, AR to Benton, AR is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
59.69 mi
01h 03m
Flight
41.83 mi
67.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.83 mi
Kilometers
67.32 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.69 mi
Kilometers
96.06 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Return by in Vilonia
Wed, Apr 22, 11:57 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vilonia
2026-04-22T21:51
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:54 PM CDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM CDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vilonia
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
Maumelle
AR

City in Arkansas, United States

From Vilonia
29.9 mi
00h 31m
To Benton
29.8 mi
00h 31m

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 10 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 Vilonia and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Vilonia Bypass

    953 ft · 24 sec · Vilonia Bypass

  3. 3

    Continue on State Highway 64

    5.4 mi · 7 min · State Highway 64

  4. 4

    Continue on East Oak Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · East Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    45 m · 4 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Central Landing Boulevard

    1040 ft · 29 sec · Central Landing Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.9 mi · 20 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 430: Texarkana

    2643 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 30 West: Texarkana

    12.1 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

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

    680 ft · 13 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road

    1962 ft · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway

    1071 ft · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway

  15. 15

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Sevier Street

    117 m · 15 sec · East Sevier Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    4 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vilonia 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Central Landing Boulevard
20.3 mi · 34%
I 430
12.8 mi · 22%
I 30 West
12.1 mi · 20%
State Highway 64
5.41 mi · 9%
Main Street
5.18 mi · 9%
East Oak Street
1.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Central Landing Boulevard

Merge slight left

19.9 mi · 00h 20m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.9 mi
41.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maumelle
00h 31m from Vilonia
Leave By
4:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Vilonia 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 Vilonia to Benton?

The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96.1 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Maumelle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.9 miles from Vilonia and 29.8 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 41.8 miles (67.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 4:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.99 one way or $15.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maumelle

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

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

RAIL

Little Rock Union Station

17 mi away
1400 West Markham Street
RAIL

Malvern station

67 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Arkadelphia station

103 mi away
798 South 5th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vilonia and Benton. Straight-line distance: 41.83 mi (67.32 km).

Vilonia

#1 Vilonia

City in Faulkner County, Arkansas, United States of America

Population4,725
Coordinates35.0839800, -92.2079300
Altitude94
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-92.207903, 35.083811)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.97 L · about $7.99
Round trip
$15.98
4.22 gal · 15.94 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $7.99 $15.98
Mid-grade $4.26 $8.99 $17.97
Premium $4.63 $9.76 $19.52
Diesel $5.42 $11.43 $22.85

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 Vilonia and Benton. The current time is 21:51:07.

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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.