Origin
Alexander, AR
Morning in Alexander on Friday
Local time
6:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alexander, AR to Benton, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alexander, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Benton, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Alexander, AR to Benton, AR covers 12 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, AR 35, Alexander Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.7 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.81 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 15m highway drive covering 12 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and AR 35. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.7 miles on I 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 8.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and AR 35. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
3
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
East Sevier Street
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
Navigation decision point
5
12 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 8.7 mi | 9m |
| AR 35 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Alexander Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Sevier Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alexander Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 8.7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alexander, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on Alexander Street
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
Alexander Street
2
Continue on AR 111
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Alexander Road
3
Continue on AR 111
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Walnut Street
4
Continue on AR 111
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexander Road
5
Turn slight right
290 ft
·
12 sec
6
Turn right
462 ft
·
20 sec
7
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
8
Take the ramp
333 ft
·
8 sec
9
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
8.7 mi
·
9 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
11
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
12
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
13
Turn left onto AR 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 35
14
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
383 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Sevier Street
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.81 one way
$3.62 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Benton, AR
Morning in Benton on Friday
Local time
6:22 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Alexander, AR to Benton, AR covers 12 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, AR 35, Alexander Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Alexander, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.81 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Alexander, AR to Benton, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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