Origin
Beebe, AR
Afternoon in Beebe on Friday
Local time
1:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beebe, 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
1h 8m
Distance
58.6 mi
94 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 3m
★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Beebe, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Benton, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Beebe, AR to Benton, AR covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 30, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.6 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 58.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 58.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.6 miles on I 57.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near I 57 Business.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 57 Business
Take the exit onto I 57 Business
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
31.1 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 167
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
8
36 mi into trip
|
~41m in
|
I 30; US 67
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
5
56.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 4m 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
5
58.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Beebe, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
36 mi in
|
~41m
|
via I 30; US 67
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 27.6 mi | 28m |
| I 30 | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| US 167 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| East Center Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| AR 35 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I 57 Business | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 27.6 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beebe, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on East Center Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
East Center Street
2
Continue on I 57 Business
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 57 Business
3
Take the exit onto I 57 Business
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
I 57 Business
4
Merge onto I 57; US 167
28 mi
·
28 min
·
I 57; US 167
5
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 40; US 167
6
Take the exit onto US 167
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
7
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 30; US 67
Exit 138
Toward Texarkana
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
9
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
10
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
11
Turn left onto AR 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 35
12
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
383 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Sevier Street
13
Turn right onto North Main Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
14
Arrive at destination
North Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.3 mi from Beebe, AR · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.3 miles from Beebe, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benton, AR
The final approach into Benton, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.85 one way
$17.70 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $9.72 | $19.43 |
| premium | $4.56 | $10.52 | $21.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.94 | $25.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.15 | $2.81 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.13 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.20 | $3.75 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Benton on Friday
Local time
1:42 PM
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 8m 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 Beebe, AR to Benton, AR covers 58.6 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 30, US 167. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.3 miles from Beebe, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.6 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (I 57 Business): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 31.1 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Beebe, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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