Origin
Benton, AR
Afternoon in Benton on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, AR to Prairie Grove, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 39m
Distance
205.7 mi
331 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 27m
★
6 AM
3h 40m
8 AM
4h 5m
10 AM
3h 48m
12 PM
3h 46m
3 PM
3h 50m
5 PM
4h 3m
8 PM
3h 32m
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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Prairie Grove, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, AR to Prairie Grove, AR covers 205.7 miles and takes about 3h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 40, I 49, US 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.07 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
102.9 miles from Benton, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 134.7 mi | 2h 14m |
| I 49 | 32.6 mi | 32m |
| US 70 | 13.1 mi | 15m |
| I 30 | 11.7 mi | 12m |
| Hogeye Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| AR 156 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| South Mock Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Carpenter Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 134.7 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Prairie Grove, 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
12 mi
·
12 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
8
Take the exit onto US 70
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 70
Exit 129
Toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 13B
Toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
10
Merge onto I 40; US 65
135 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
I 40; US 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
12
Continue on I 49
33 mi
·
32 min
·
I 49
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
Exit 53
Toward State Highway 170: West Fork
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto AR 170
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Phillips Street
15
Turn right onto AR 156
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
AR 156
16
Continue on AR 265
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
South State Highway 265
17
Turn right onto Hogeye Road
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Hogeye Road
18
Continue on South Mock Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Mock Street
19
Turn left onto West Mock Drive
117 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Mock Drive
20
Arrive at destination
West Mock Drive
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 102.9 miles from Benton, AR, or about 1h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.7 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 45 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 102.9 miles or 1h 47m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prairie Grove, 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 205.7 miles and 3h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 40 for about 134.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
103 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 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 102.9 miles from Benton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 12.9 and 194.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
12.9 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 70
Take the exit onto US 70 toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 129
Toward I 430 North, US 70: Fort Smith
7
25.9 mi into trip
|
~30m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 13B
Toward I 40 West: Fort Smith, Oklahoma City
5
26.6 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
I 40; US 65
Merge onto I 40; US 65
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
161.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 49 North: Fayetteville
7
194.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
Take the exit toward State Highway 170: West Fork
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 53
Toward State Highway 170: West Fork
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$31.07 one way
$62.13 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
72 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $34.10 | $68.20 |
| premium | $4.56 | $36.92 | $73.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $45.42 | $90.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 72 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 61.7 | 0 | $21.60 | $9.87 |
| Efficient EV | 51.4 | 0 | $18.00 | $8.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 82.3 | 1 | $28.80 | $13.16 |
Gas CO2
72 kg
EV CO2
24 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
Prairie Grove, AR
Afternoon in Prairie Grove on Saturday
Local time
2:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Delaware, AR
103 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
4 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 39m 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.
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.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a 3h 39m highway drive covering 205.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 134.7 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 134.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12.9 miles in near US 70.
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 205.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 12.9 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Prairie Grove, AR, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and State Highway 170: West Fork.
Oklahoma City
25.9 mi in
|
~30m
State Highway 170: West Fork
194.2 mi in
|
~3h 19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 39m. Total distance: 205.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Benton, AR to Prairie Grove, AR covers 205.7 miles and takes about 3h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, US 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 102.9 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 $31.07 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 205.7 miles you will encounter 12 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 12.9 miles (US 70): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 26.6 miles (I 40; US 65): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Benton, AR and Prairie Grove, AR, road signs point toward Oklahoma City and State Highway 170: West Fork.
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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