Origin
Benton, AR
Late night in Benton on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, AR to Shannon Hills, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
24m
Distance
16.5 mi
27 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Shannon Hills, AR
Griffin Wooldridge
Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, AR to Shannon Hills, AR covers 16.5 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, Sardis Road, South Loop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.2 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.49 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 16.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 24m highway drive covering 16.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and Sardis Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.2 miles on I 30.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 30 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and Sardis Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near AR 35 / East Carpenter Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AR 35 / East Carpenter Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles (Alexander Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
AR 35 / East Carpenter Street
Turn left onto AR 35 / East Carpenter Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 128
Toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, B...
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Alexander Road
At end of road, turn left onto Alexander Road
Navigation decision point
4
14.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Sardis Road
Turn right onto Sardis Road
Navigation decision point
4
16.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Tall Pine Drive
Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 11.2 mi | 12m |
| Sardis Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| South Loop Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Mabelvale West Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Alexander Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Carpenter Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 30
— 11.2 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, AR and Shannon Hills, 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
11 mi
·
12 min
·
I 30; US 67; US 70
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Exit 128
Toward Mablevale West Road, Otter Creek Road, Bass Pro Parkway
9
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
10
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Mabelvale West Road
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mabelvale West Road
12
Turn slight right
130 ft
·
5 sec
13
Turn straight onto South Loop Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Loop Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto Alexander Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexander Road
15
Turn right onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sardis Road
16
Turn right onto Tall Pine Drive
31 ft
·
1 sec
·
Tall Pine Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Tall Pine Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.98 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.74 | $5.47 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.64 | $7.29 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5 | 0 | $1.73 | $0.79 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.44 | $0.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.6 | 0 | $2.31 | $1.06 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Shannon Hills, AR
Late night in Shannon Hills on Saturday
Local time
12:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24m 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 Shannon Hills, AR covers 16.5 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 30, Sardis Road, South Loop 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 8.3 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 $2.49 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.
This is a straightforward 24m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (AR 35 / East Carpenter Street): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14.4 miles (Alexander Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Benton, AR to Shannon Hills, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hot Springs National Park.
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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