Origin
Benton, AR
Afternoon in Benton on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, AR to Tennessee, AR
Drive Time
1h 49m
Distance
98.6 mi
159 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 42m
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6 AM
1h 50m
8 AM
2h 6m
10 AM
1h 55m
12 PM
1h 54m
3 PM
1h 56m
5 PM
2h 5m
8 PM
1h 45m
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 planning a trip from Benton to Tennessee, Arkansas, expect a journey covering 98.6 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in approximately 1 hour and 49 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a single-day excursion. Budgeting about $13 for fuel will cover your transit costs, which keeps this trip quite affordable. Since the route stays entirely within the Southeast region of Arkansas, you will experience a consistent local atmosphere from start to finish. Because the travel time is under two hours, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations or complicated logistics. Overall, this is a straightforward, practical connection between the two points that fits easily into a busy weekend schedule.
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
49.3 miles from Benton, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise for this 98.6-mile trek. While your navigation may utilize I-30, East Carpenter Street, and Military Road, the route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local roads for the duration of the trip. You will find no long, monotonous stretches here, as the longest uninterrupted segment on Military Road is 0 miles. This dynamic road profile requires your full attention at the wheel, as the constant turns demand active driving. Prepare for a more hands-on experience that moves away from the typical highway grind and keeps you engaged with local traffic patterns.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 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 Tennessee, AR is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Tennessee, 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 530 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AR 530 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 530 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Gaines Avenue | 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 Tennessee, 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
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
I 530 South, US 65 South, US 167 South: Pine Bluff
10
Merge slight left
43 mi
·
44 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
0.7 mi
·
52 sec
·
AR 530 South: Star City, Monticello
12
Continue on Highway 530
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Highway 530
13
At the end of the road, turn left onto Highway 11
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 11
14
Turn right
16 mi
·
20 min
15
Take the exit right
226 ft
·
6 sec
16
Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
West Gaines Avenue
17
Turn left onto Tennessee Spur Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Tennessee Spur Road
18
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have the flexibility to depart whenever suits your schedule best without worrying about complex planning. Because there are zero scheduled stops on this route, make sure you address any fuel or restroom needs before you leave Benton to avoid unnecessary interruptions. Given the turn-heavy nature of the roads, keep a close eye on your GPS and road signage to ensure you stay on track through the local intersections. If you are traveling during peak hours, factor in a little extra time to account for local traffic density. A pro tip for this specific drive is to keep your navigation app active, as the frequent turns on local roads can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention.
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 49.3 miles from Benton, AR, or about 54m 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.3 miles or 54m 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 29m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tennessee, 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 98.6 miles and 1h 49m.
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 49.3 mi from Benton, AR · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.3 miles from Benton, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Tennessee, AR
The final approach into Tennessee, 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 Tennessee, 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
$15.07 one way
$30.15 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $16.53 | $33.07 |
| premium | $4.61 | $17.90 | $35.79 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $21.91 | $43.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.6 | 0 | $10.35 | $4.73 |
| Efficient EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.63 | $3.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (65% 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
Tennessee, AR
Afternoon in Tennessee on Sunday
Local time
3:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°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
16 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
1h 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 Tennessee, AR covers 98.6 miles and takes about 1h 49m 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 49.3 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 $15.07 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 Tennessee, AR is easy. At 1h 49m 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 Tennessee, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Benton, AR to Tennessee, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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