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Trip from Benton, AR to Springdale, AR

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 47m

Distance

215.4 mi

347 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 35m ★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 13m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 54m
3 PM
3h 58m
5 PM
4h 12m
8 PM
3h 40m

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

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Downtown Benton, AR, AR

Benton, AR

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city in Washington County, Arkansas, United States

Springdale, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Benton, AR to Springdale, AR covers 215.4 miles and takes about 3h 47m 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 mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.7 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.53 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

107.7 miles from Benton, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 40 134.7 mi 2h 14m
I 49 46.4 mi 47m
US 70 13.1 mi 15m
I 30 11.7 mi 12m
South Thompson Street 3.3 mi 5m
Fulbright Expressway 2.2 mi 2m
North College Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
West Johnson Avenue 0.6 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 Springdale, 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

46 mi · 47 min · I 49
Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B

2.2 mi · 2 min · Fulbright Expressway
Exit 67B Toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District Use the slight right lane.
14

Continue on US 71B

1.3 mi · 2 min · North College Avenue
15

Continue on US 71B

3.3 mi · 5 min · South Thompson Street
16

Turn right onto West Johnson Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Johnson Avenue
17

At end of road, turn left onto North Commercial Street

119 ft · 5 sec · North Commercial Street
18

Arrive at destination

North Commercial Street

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 107.7 miles from Benton, AR, or about 1h 52m 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 47 miles or 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 107.7 miles or 1h 52m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 2m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Springdale, 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 215.4 miles and 3h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 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.

Downtown Delaware, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Delaware, AR

108 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

Maumelle, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Delaware, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 107.7 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 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134.7 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92.3

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Russellville, Arkansas

2.6 mi

Old South Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 92.3

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+14799683789

Visit website

Chick-fil-A

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv mile 92.3

Russellville, Arkansas

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+14799670220

Visit website

Mandalay Fusion

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 200

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14792679494

Visit website

Crosswoods Restaurant & Sports Club

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Moderately mile 123.1

Clarksville, Arkansas

Hours: 3 pm–12 am

+14797548080

Visit website

Simple Simon's Pizza

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 200

Farmington, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+14793002222

Visit website

Pao Peng Asian Cuisines LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20 mile 215.4

Springdale, Arkansas

Hours: 11 am–7 pm

+14792312534

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.2

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.2

Conway, Arkansas

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 12.9 and 208 — 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
8
208 mi into trip | ~3h 34m in | US 71B / Fulbright Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto US 71B / Fulbright Expressway toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67B Toward US 71B: Fayetteville Business District

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.53 one way

$65.06 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 75 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $35.71 $71.42
premium $4.56 $38.66 $77.32
diesel $5.61 $47.56 $95.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 75.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 64.6 0 $22.62 $10.34
Efficient EV 53.9 0 $18.85 $8.62
EV Truck/SUV 86.2 1 $30.16 $13.79

Gas CO2

75 kg

EV CO2

25 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Benton, AR

Afternoon in Benton on Saturday

Local time

12:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Springdale, AR

Afternoon in Springdale on Saturday

Local time

12:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

79°F

Delaware, AR

108 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 47m 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

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?

215.4 mi in 3h 47m, mostly highway — 134.7 mi of that is on I 40.

97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.7 mi on I 40.

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 10 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 215.4 miles you will encounter 10 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.

On the drive from Benton, AR to Springdale, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Oklahoma City along the way.

Oklahoma City

25.9 mi in | ~30m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 47m. Total distance: 215.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 134.7 miles on I 40. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Springdale, AR before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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.

Yes — Hot Springs National Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at Springdale, AR, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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