Trip from Benton, AR to Newport, AR

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are I 57, I 30, US 67. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 56.6 miles from Benton, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.11 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: Are there national parks near the route from Benton, AR to Newport, AR?

Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 2m

Distance

113.3 mi

182 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 54m ★

6 AM

2h 3m

8 AM

2h 20m

10 AM

2h 9m

12 PM

2h 7m

3 PM

2h 10m

5 PM

2h 19m

8 PM

1h 57m

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

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Benton, AR

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city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Arkansas, United States

Newport, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Benton, AR to Newport, AR covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 30, US 67 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.3 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.11 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.

Midpoint

56.6 miles from Benton, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 113.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 2m highway drive covering 113.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.3 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 19 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 82.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. You will hit about 11 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.

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 113.3 miles you will encounter 11 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 11 key points

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

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

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...

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

110.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Take the exit toward AR 17: Newport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward AR 17: Newport

110.6 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

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 Newport, AR, road signs point toward Memphis and Saint Louis.

Memphis

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

Saint Louis

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

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	82.3 mi	1h 24m
I 30	25.3 mi	28m
US 67	1.6 mi	2m
Malcolm Avenue	1.1 mi	1m
AR 17	0.7 mi	1m
South State Street	0.7 mi	1m
East Carpenter Street	0.3 mi	<1m
I-30 Frontage Road	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 82.3 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Newport, AR.

Start on North Main Street

0.2 mi · 22 sec · North Main Street

Continue on Military Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Military Road

Turn left onto AR 35

0.3 mi · 35 sec · East Carpenter Street

Turn straight

0.1 mi · 26 sec

Turn straight onto AR 5

0.3 mi · 29 sec · I-30 Frontage Road

Take the ramp

516 ft · 12 sec

Merge onto I 30; US 67; US 70

20 mi · 22 min · I 30; US 67; US 70

Keep slight left at fork onto I 30; US 67

0.7 mi · 49 sec · I 30; US 67

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

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

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

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.

Continue on I 57; US 64; US 167

54 mi · 54 min · I 57; US 64; US 167

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward AR 17: Newport

Turn left

76 ft · 5 sec

Turn left onto AR 17

0.7 mi · 1 min · AR 17

Turn right onto AR 14

0.7 mi · 1 min · South State Street

Turn left onto AR 14

1.1 mi · 1 min · Malcolm Avenue

Continue on AR 14

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 3rd Street

Arrive at destination

AR 14

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 56.6 miles from Benton, AR, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 25 miles or 29m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.6 miles or 1h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 40m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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 113.3 miles and 2h 2m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Benton, AR.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 82.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.6 mi from Benton, AR · 1h 3m into the drive

city in Pulaski County, Arkansas, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, AR

57 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

North Little Rock, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Beebe, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.6 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 82.3 miles.

Arriving in Newport, AR

The final approach into Newport, 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 Newport, 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

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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.11 one way

$34.22 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.21	$18.78	$37.57
premium	$4.56	$20.34	$40.67
diesel	$5.61	$25.02	$50.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 39.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	34	$11.90	$5.44
Efficient EV	28.3	$9.91	$4.53
EV Truck/SUV	45.3	$15.86	$7.25

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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

Afternoon in Benton on Thursday

Local time

3:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newport, AR

Afternoon in Newport on Thursday

Local time

3:27 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

77°F

Jacksonville, AR

57 mi in

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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 2m 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 Newport, AR covers 113.3 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 30, US 67. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 56.6 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 $17.11 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.