Origin
Benton, AR
Afternoon in Benton on Sunday
Local time
3:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, AR to Little Rock, AR
Drive Time
27m
Distance
25.4 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
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6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Benton to Little Rock, you are looking at a quick 25.4-mile trek through the heart of Arkansas. This journey typically takes about 27 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate using a mix of Military Road, East Carpenter Street, and I-30 to reach your destination. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it is an incredibly budget-friendly commute. Since both cities are located within the Southeast region, the terrain remains consistent throughout your brief time on the road. It is a straightforward, practical connection between two major local hubs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
12.7 miles from Benton, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 13m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't be spending much time at high speeds on long, uninterrupted stretches. In fact, your longest stretch is 0 miles on Military Road, meaning you will be navigating frequent turns and transitions. You will move through residential and local connectors rather than open highway, giving the drive a more intimate, urban feel. Keep your eyes on the road as you shift between local streets and the final approach into the city.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Military Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Benton, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benton, AR to Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Military Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Carpenter Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I-30 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 630 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilbur D | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dr Martin Luther King Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 7th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Capitol | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Military Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Little Rock, AR.
1
Start on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on Military Road
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Military Road
3
Turn left onto East Carpenter Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
East Carpenter Street
4
Turn straight
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
5
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
6
Take the ramp slight left
515 ft
·
13 sec
7
Merge slight left
20 mi
·
22 min
8
Keep slight left
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
9
Continue straight
1.2 mi
·
1 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 630
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 630
11
Continue on Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilbur D. Mills Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
13
Turn right onto Dr Martin Luther King Drive
187 ft
·
14 sec
·
Dr Martin Luther King Drive
14
Turn left onto West 7th Street
410 ft
·
14 sec
·
West 7th Street
15
Turn right onto State Capitol
502 ft
·
22 sec
·
State Capitol
16
Turn slight right
259 ft
·
19 sec
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a short 27-minute trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You won't need to worry about planning formal stops, as the entire route is easily manageable in one go. Keep your $3 fuel budget in mind, but rest assured that you can easily complete the trip without needing to refuel mid-journey. Because the route relies on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection turns. Take advantage of the short duration by leaving during off-peak hours to ensure a smooth transition from Benton to Little Rock.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.7 miles from Benton, AR, or about 13m into the drive.
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 25.4 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 12.7 miles or 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 23m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Little Rock, 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 25.4 miles and 27m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 12.7 mi from Benton, AR · 13m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
13 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 25.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 12.7 miles from Benton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Little Rock, AR
The final approach into Little Rock, 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 Little Rock, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.88 one way
$7.77 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| premium | $4.61 | $4.61 | $9.22 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.67 | $1.22 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.56 | $1.63 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Little Rock, AR
Afternoon in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:42 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
19 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
27m 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 Little Rock, AR covers 25.4 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Military Road, East Carpenter Street, I-30. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.7 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 $3.88 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.
The drive from Benton, AR to Little Rock, AR is easy. At 27m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benton, AR to Little Rock, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Benton, AR to Little Rock, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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