How far is Waldron, AR from Benton, AR?

The driving distance from Waldron, AR to Benton, AR is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
114.82 mi
02h 11m
Flight
88.46 mi
142.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.46 mi
Kilometers
142.36 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.82 mi
Kilometers
184.78 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Tue, May 5, 2:54 AM CDT
Return by in Waldron
Tue, May 5, 5:05 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldron
2026-05-05T00:43
Arrive Benton
Tue, May 5, 2:54 AM CDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM CDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldron
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
Mount Ida
AR

City in Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States

From Waldron
57 mi
01h 05m
To Benton
57.8 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Danville Road

    39 m · 11 sec · Danville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    3.6 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    47 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    64.1 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit straight

    11.3 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    2644 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto East Grand Avenue

    18.2 mi · 22 min · East Grand Avenue

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Sevier Street, South Street

    740 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I-30 Frontage Road

    2822 ft · 56 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto West South Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West South Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    120 m · 10 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Main Street
25.6 mi · 22%
East Grand Avenue
22.7 mi · 20%
West South Street
0.98 mi · 1%
I-30 Frontage Road
0.53 mi
Sevier Street
0.14 mi
North Main Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

64.1 mi · 01h 16m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
88.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Ida
01h 05m from Waldron
Leave By
2:08 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waldron and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 Waldron to Benton?

The road trip is about 114.8 miles (184.8 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Mount Ida is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57 miles from Waldron and 57.8 miles from Benton.

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

The direct path is about 88.5 miles (142.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:08 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waldron and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Ida

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

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

RAIL

Arkadelphia station

73 mi away
798 South 5th St.
RAIL

Malvern station

78 mi away
200 East First St.
RAIL

Hope

99 mi away
100 East Division Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldron and Benton. Straight-line distance: 88.46 mi (142.36 km).

Waldron

#1 Waldron

City in Arkansas, USA

Population3,335
Coordinates34.8984300, -94.0907600
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

City in Arkansas, USA

Population37,214
Coordinates34.5645400, -92.5868300
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Danville Road (-94.090759, 34.898457)
End: North Main Street (-92.58684, 34.56454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.34 L · about $15.34
Round trip
$30.67
8.1 gal · 30.68 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $15.34 $30.67
Mid-grade $4.26 $17.25 $34.50
Premium $4.63 $18.73 $37.46
Diesel $5.42 $21.93 $43.86

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldron and Benton. The current time is 00:43:39.

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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.