Origin
Monticello, AR
Evening in Monticello on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monticello, AR to Benton, AR
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
108.9 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monticello, AR
Md Jawadur Rahman
Benton, AR
Tima Miroshnichenko
Trip Overview
Traveling from Monticello to Benton covers 108.9 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 47 minutes. Since this journey is located entirely within Southeast Arkansas, you won't experience a major regional transition, but the shift from one town to the other is straightforward. You can easily complete this trip in a single day, making it ideal for those who prefer to avoid overnight stays. Budgeting roughly $15 for fuel should cover your needs for the duration of the drive. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this itinerary, you have the flexibility to plan your own breaks as you move between these two points.
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
54.5 miles from Monticello, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate via North Main Street, West McCloy Avenue, and North Hyatt Street to complete the connection. Because the longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on North Main Street, your focus will be consistently engaged with local road transitions. This is a hands-on driving experience where the road surface and path change frequently. Prepare for a steady, localized pace that keeps you off major high-speed thoroughfares throughout the entire 108.9-mile journey.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street 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 Monticello, AR to Benton, AR is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Monticello, AR to Benton, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West McCloy Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Hyatt Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Gaines Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 11 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 530 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 530 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wiley A Branton Sr Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monticello, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on West Gaines Avenue
23 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Gaines Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
213 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto West McCloy Avenue
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
West McCloy Avenue
4
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hyatt Street
144 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Hyatt Street
5
Turn slight right onto West Gaines Avenue
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Gaines Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right
220 ft
·
6 sec
7
Merge slight left
16 mi
·
20 min
8
Turn left onto Highway 11
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 11
9
Turn right onto Highway 530
23 mi
·
27 min
·
Highway 530
10
Keep slight left to continue on I 530 North, US 65 North
0.6 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 530 North, US 65 North
11
Merge slight left onto Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
9.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Wiley A Branton Sr Highway
12
Take the exit slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
13
Keep slight left
299 ft
·
12 sec
14
Turn left onto Sheridan Road
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Sheridan Road
15
Turn right onto Sheridan Bypass
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Sheridan Bypass
16
Turn left
19 mi
·
31 min
17
Turn left onto Edison Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Edison Avenue
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto South East Street
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
South East Street
19
Turn left onto East Ashley Street
499 ft
·
10 sec
·
East Ashley Street
20
Continue on South Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
South Main Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the 1 hour and 47 minute duration, you have plenty of scheduling flexibility for your departure time. Since this route lacks a dedicated highway stretch, keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between North Main Street and North Hyatt Street. Plan to fuel up before you leave Monticello to keep your $15 budget on track and avoid searching for stations during the more technical turns of the drive. Because there are no scheduled stops, decide early on if you need to pull over for a break to stretch your legs. This route is best treated as a direct, no-fuss transit, so keeping your vehicle prepared for local road conditions is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival in Benton.
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 54.5 miles from Monticello, AR, or about 53m 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 18m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 53m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, AR than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Monticello, 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 Monticello, AR
This is one driving day of about 108.9 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Monticello, 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 54.5 mi from Monticello, AR · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 54.5 miles from Monticello, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benton, AR
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.65 one way
$33.30 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.26 | $18.26 | $36.52 |
| premium | $4.61 | $19.76 | $39.53 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $24.19 | $48.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.43 | $5.23 |
| Efficient EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.25 | $6.97 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Benton, AR
Evening in Benton on Sunday
Local time
5:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Monticello, AR to Benton, AR covers 108.9 miles and takes about 1h 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, West McCloy Avenue, North Hyatt Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.5 miles from Monticello, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.65 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 Monticello, AR to Benton, AR is easy. At 1h 47m 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 Monticello, AR to Benton, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Monticello, AR to Benton, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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