Origin
Benton, AR
Evening in Benton on Friday
Local time
8:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, AR to Arkadelphia, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
44.3 mi
71 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Arkadelphia, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, AR to Arkadelphia, AR covers 44.3 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, North 10th Street, West South Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 37.2 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 44.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 49m highway drive covering 44.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and North 10th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 37.2 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 37.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and North 10th Street. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Conway Street.
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 44.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (West Conway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I-30 Frontage Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West Conway Street
Turn left onto West Conway Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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North Market Street
Turn left onto North Market Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
I-30 Frontage Road
Enter roundabout onto I-30 Frontage Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
39.2 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Spr...
7
39.4 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Spr...
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 Benton, AR to Arkadelphia, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Hot Springs along the way.
Hot Springs
39.2 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 37.2 mi | 37m |
| North 10th Street | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| West South Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Valley Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Caddo Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Conway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 37.2 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Arkadelphia, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
364 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Turn left onto West Conway Street
381 ft
·
13 sec
·
West Conway Street
3
Turn left onto North Market Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Market Street
4
Turn right onto West South Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West South Street
5
Keep slight left at fork onto West South Street
443 ft
·
9 sec
·
West South Street
6
Enter roundabout onto I-30 Frontage Road
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
7
Continue on I-30 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
8
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
9
Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
10
Continue on I 30; US 70
36 mi
·
36 min
·
I 30; US 70
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
12
Keep slight left at fork
135 ft
·
7 sec
Toward AR 7: Caddo Valley, Arkadelphia, Hot Springs
13
Turn left onto AR 7
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Street
14
Continue on US 67; AR 7
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North 10th Street
15
Turn left onto US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Caddo Street
16
Arrive at destination
US 67; AR 7; AR 8; AR 51
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.1 mi from Benton, AR · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.1 miles from Benton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arkadelphia, AR
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Arkadelphia, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.69 one way
$13.38 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $7.34 | $14.69 |
| premium | $4.56 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.78 | $19.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.65 | $2.13 |
| Efficient EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.88 | $1.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
Arkadelphia, AR
Evening in Arkadelphia on Friday
Local time
8:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°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
3 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
49m 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 Arkadelphia, AR covers 44.3 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, North 10th Street, West South Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.1 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 $6.69 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 44.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 0.1 miles (West Conway Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I-30 Frontage Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Benton, AR to Arkadelphia, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Hot Springs along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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