Drive Time
3h 4m
Distance
190 mi
306 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko
The drive from Manila, AR to Benton, AR covers 190 miles and takes about 3h 4m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Highway 18, Dr, Joe N Martin Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.81 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
95 miles from Manila, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 4m drive with frequent turns across 190 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 18 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dr | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joe N Martin Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Alexander Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Southwest Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 30 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Texarkana | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| AR 5 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Manila, AR and Benton, AR.
Start on West Olympia Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 18
Turn left onto Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Joe N Martin Expressway
Take the exit slight right
Turn right onto Alexander Drive
Turn right onto Southwest Drive
Continue straight
Take the exit sharp left
Merge slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight left toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
Keep slight right to continue on Texarkana
Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway
Turn left
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, AR than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Manila, AR so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Manila, AR
This is one driving day of about 190 miles and 3h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95 mi from Manila, AR · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
95 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.
The final approach into Benton, 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 Benton, AR.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$25.81 one way
$51.61 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $3.85 | $28.80 | $57.60 |
| premium | $4.15 | $31.04 | $62.09 |
| diesel | $3.75 | $28.05 | $56.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57 | 0 | $19.95 | $9.12 |
| Efficient EV | 47.5 | 0 | $16.63 | $7.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76 | 0 | $26.60 | $12.16 |
Gas CO2
66 kg
EV CO2
22 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Manila on Saturday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Benton on Saturday
Local time
10:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
81°F
Bono, AR
95 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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