Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
57m
Distance
48.5 mi
78 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cabot, AR
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Benton, AR
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The drive from Cabot, AR to Benton, AR covers 48.5 miles and takes about 57m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 30, I 57, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.8 miles on I 30. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 48.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 57m highway drive covering 48.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 30 and I 57. The longest continuous stretch is about 20.8 miles on I 30.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 30 and I 57. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near AR 367 / North 2nd Street.
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 48.5 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: near the start (AR 367 / North 2nd Street): Navigation decision point; at 21 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto AR 367 / North 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Take the exit onto US 167 toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cabot, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 30 | 20.8 mi | 23m |
| I 57 | 18.3 mi | 19m |
| US 167 | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| West Main Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| AR 35 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| I 40 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| I-30 Frontage Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cabot, AR and Benton, AR.
Start on this road
Turn right
Turn right onto AR 367
Turn left onto West Main Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 57; US 167
Merge onto I 40; US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
Take the exit
Turn straight onto AR 5
Turn slight right onto AR 5
Turn left onto AR 35
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.3 mi from Cabot, AR · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Cabot, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Benton, AR if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$7.32 one way
$14.65 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $8.04 | $16.08 |
| premium | $4.56 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.09 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.1 | 0 | $4.24 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.10 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Cabot on Friday
Local time
10:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Benton on Friday
Local time
10:41 PM
CDT
Current temp
62°F
Partly Cloudy
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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