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Trip from Benton, AR to Corning, AR

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 29m

Distance

192 mi

309 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$29

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 17m ★
6 AM
3h 30m
8 AM
3h 54m
10 AM
3h 38m
12 PM
3h 36m
3 PM
3h 39m
5 PM
3h 53m
8 PM
3h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Benton, AR, AR

Benton, AR

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city in Clay County, Arkansas, United States

Corning, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Benton, AR to Corning, AR covers 192 miles and takes about 3h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, US 67, I 30 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 122.8 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $29.00 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

96 miles from Benton, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 29m highway drive covering 192 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and US 67. The longest continuous stretch is about 122.8 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 16 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 122.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and US 67. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.5 miles in near I 30; US 67.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192 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 21.5 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.4 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
21.5 mi into trip | ~25m in | I 30; US 67

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

7
26.4 mi into trip | ~31m in | US 67; US 167

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167 toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Ja...
7
28 mi into trip | ~33m in | I 57; US 167

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167 toward Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Saint Louis
6
150.9 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in | US 67

Keep slight left at fork onto US 67 toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, Pocahontas

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, P...
6
191.5 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | US 62 / South Missouri Avenue

Turn right onto US 62 / South Missouri Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Benton, AR and Corning, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Pocahontas.

Memphis

26.4 mi in | ~31m | via US 67; US 167

Saint Louis

28 mi in | ~33m | via I 57; US 167

Pocahontas

150.9 mi in | ~2h 41m | via US 67

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 122.8 mi 2h 7m
US 67 42.2 mi 49m
I 30 25.3 mi 28m
West Elm Street 0.4 mi <1m
East Carpenter Street 0.3 mi <1m
I-30 Frontage Road 0.3 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Military Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 122.8 mi, about 2h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Corning, 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

20 mi · 22 min · I 30; US 67; US 70
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 30; US 67
9

Continue on I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167

4.2 mi · 5 min · I 30; US 65; US 67; US 167
10

Keep slight right at fork onto US 67; US 167

1.6 mi · 2 min · US 67; US 167
Exit 143B Toward I 40 East, US 67 North, US 167 North: Jacksonville, Memphis
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57; US 167

28 mi · 29 min · I 57; US 167
Toward Saint Louis Use the slight left lane.
12

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

94 mi · 1 hr 38 min · I 57; US 64; US 167
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 67

41 mi · 47 min · US 67
Toward US 67 North: Williams Baptist College, Pocahontas
14

Turn right onto US 62

355 ft · 8 sec · South Missouri Avenue
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto US 62

0.4 mi · 36 sec · West Elm Street
16

Arrive at destination

US 62

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96 miles from Benton, AR, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.8 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 27m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 96 miles or 1h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Corning, AR than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Benton, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Benton, AR

This is one driving day of about 192 miles and 3h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 122.8 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 96 mi from Benton, AR · 1h 44m into the drive

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

96 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.

Popular next leg

Conway, AR to Corning, AR

170.2 mi · 3h 12m

Pacing Suggestions

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bono, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 96 miles from Benton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.8 miles.

Arriving in Corning, AR

The final approach into Corning, AR usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Corning, AR.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.00 one way

$57.99 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $31.83 $63.66
premium $4.56 $34.46 $68.92
diesel $5.61 $42.39 $84.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$29

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$54–$79

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.6 0 $20.16 $9.22
Efficient EV 48 0 $16.80 $7.68
EV Truck/SUV 76.8 0 $26.88 $12.29

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Benton, AR

Night in Benton on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Corning, AR

Night in Corning on Tuesday

Local time

9:58 PM

CDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

21 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

3h 29m 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 Corning, AR covers 192 miles and takes about 3h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, US 67, I 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 96 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 $29.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192 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 21.5 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 26.4 miles (US 67; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28 miles (I 57; US 167): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Benton, AR and Corning, AR, road signs point toward Memphis, Saint Louis and Pocahontas.

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