Origin
Benton, AR
Morning in Benton on Friday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, AR to Alexander, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 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 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, AR
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Alexander, AR
Andrea Piacquadio
Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, AR to Alexander, AR covers 11.1 miles and takes about 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, I-30 Frontage Road, North Alexander Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8.8 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 14m highway drive covering 11.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and I-30 Frontage Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 8.8 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 8.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and I-30 Frontage Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near AR 35 / East Carpenter Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AR 35 / East Carpenter Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 30; US 67; US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 35 / East Carpenter Street
Turn left onto AR 35 / East Carpenter Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I 30; US 67; US 70
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
10 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward AR 111: Alexander
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward AR 111: Alexander
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Alexander Street
Keep slight left at fork onto Alexander Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 8.8 mi | 9m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Alexander Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Carpenter Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Military Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alexander Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 8.8 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Alexander, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on Military Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Military Road
3
Turn left onto AR 35
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Carpenter Street
4
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
5
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp
516 ft
·
12 sec
7
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
8.8 mi
·
9 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
Toward AR 111: Alexander
9
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
10
Turn slight right
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
11
Turn slight right
205 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn slight right onto AR 111
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Alexander Road
13
Continue on AR 111
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Walnut Street
14
Continue on AR 111
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Alexander Road
15
Keep slight left at fork onto Alexander Street
83 ft
·
2 sec
·
Alexander Street
16
Arrive at destination
Alexander Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.68 one way
$3.35 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $1.84 | $3.68 |
| premium | $4.56 | $1.99 | $3.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
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
Alexander, AR
Morning in Alexander on Friday
Local time
10:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
14m 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 Benton, AR to Alexander, AR covers 11.1 miles and takes about 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, I-30 Frontage Road, North 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 5.6 miles from Benton, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.68 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 14m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AR 35 / East Carpenter Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (I 30; US 67; US 70): Merge point - match speed before joining.
The route from Benton, AR to Alexander, 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 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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