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Trip from Benton, AR to De Queen, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 49m

Distance

120 mi

193 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 39m ★
6 AM
2h 50m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 57m
12 PM
2h 55m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 43m

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

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Downtown Benton, AR, AR

Benton, AR

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city in Arkansas, USA

De Queen, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Benton, AR to De Queen, AR covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 70, US 59, Airport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.1 miles on US 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.12 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

60 miles from Benton, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 49m. Total distance: 120 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 49m highway drive covering 120 miles, with most of the trip on US 70 and US 59. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.1 miles on US 70.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 99.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 70 and US 59. You will hit about 13 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 5/10

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 120 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.3 miles (West South Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

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

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Conway Street

Turn left onto West Conway Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | North Market Street

Turn left onto North Market Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | West South Street

Turn right onto West South Street

Navigation decision point

4
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in | West South Street

Keep slight left at fork onto West South Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 70 99.1 mi 2h 19m
US 59 8.7 mi 12m
Airport Road 5.7 mi 8m
I 30 4 mi 4m
West South Street 1 mi 1m
North 4th Street 0.5 mi 1m
I-30 Frontage Road 0.5 mi <1m
North Market Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 70 — 99.1 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and De Queen, 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

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 30; US 70
11

Take the exit onto US 70

19 mi · 22 min · US 70
Toward US-70 West: Hot Springs
12

Take the exit onto US 70

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 70
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 70

11 mi · 11 min · US 70
14

Take the exit onto US 70

0.2 mi · 38 sec · US 70
15

Turn left onto US 70

5.7 mi · 8 min · Airport Road
16

Continue on US 70

31 mi · 46 min · US 70
17

Continue on US 70

38 mi · 56 min · US 70
18

Continue on US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371

8.7 mi · 12 min · US 59; US 70; US 71; US 371
19

Turn left onto North 4th Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 4th Street
20

Turn left onto West Dequeen Avenue

53 ft · 2 sec · West Dequeen Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

West Dequeen Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60 miles from Benton, AR, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.1 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 26 miles or 32m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 60 miles or 1h 20m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near De Queen, 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 120 miles and 2h 49m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 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 US 70 for about 99.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 60 mi from Benton, AR · 1h 20m into the drive

census-designated place in Garland County, Arkansas

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lake Hamilton, AR

60 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

Hot Springs, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Glenwood, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 60 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 US 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.1 miles.

Arriving in De Queen, AR

The final approach into De Queen, 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 De Queen, AR.

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Hot Springs National Park

Hot Springs National Park

National Park

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of our historic bathhouses is equally matched by the natural curiosities that have been drawing people here for hundreds of y...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 33.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.12 one way

$36.25 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 42 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $19.89 $39.79
premium $4.56 $21.54 $43.08
diesel $5.61 $26.49 $52.99

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36 0 $12.60 $5.76
Efficient EV 30 0 $10.50 $4.80
EV Truck/SUV 48 0 $16.80 $7.68

Gas CO2

42 kg

EV CO2

14 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Benton, AR

Morning in Benton on Saturday

Local time

8:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

De Queen, AR

Morning in De Queen on Saturday

Local time

8:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

75°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

2 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

2h 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 De Queen, AR covers 120 miles and takes about 2h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 70, US 59, Airport 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 60 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 $18.12 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.

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 120 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.3 miles (West South Street): Navigation decision point.

The route from Benton, AR to De Queen, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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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