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Trip from Newport, AR to Benton, AR

Data updated 2 hours ago

Drive Time

2h 3m

Distance

113.5 mi

183 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

21 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 54m ★
6 AM
2h 3m
8 AM
2h 21m
10 AM
2h 9m
12 PM
2h 7m
3 PM
2h 10m
5 PM
2h 20m
8 PM
1h 58m

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

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city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Arkansas, United States

Newport, AR

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Downtown Benton, AR, AR

Benton, AR

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Trip Overview

The drive from Newport, AR to Benton, AR covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 3m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 30, US 167 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 82.3 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.14 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

56.7 miles from Newport, AR

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 2h 3m highway drive covering 113.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 82.3 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 82.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 30. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 85.9 miles in near US 167.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 85.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
85.9 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | US 167

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

Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US...
8
90.8 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | I 30; US 67

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67 toward Texarkana

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Exit 138 Toward Texarkana
5
111.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
4
113.4 mi into trip | ~2h 2m in | East Sevier Street

Turn right onto East Sevier Street

Navigation decision point

5
113.5 mi into trip | ~2h 3m in | North Main Street

Turn right onto North Main Street

Navigation decision point

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 Newport, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.

Texarkana

90.8 mi in | ~1h 36m | via I 30; US 67

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 82.3 mi 1h 24m
I 30 20.8 mi 23m
US 167 4.9 mi 6m
Malcolm Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
AR 35 1.1 mi 1m
I 40 0.9 mi 1m
South State Street 0.7 mi 1m
AR 17 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 82.3 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newport, AR and Benton, AR.

1

Start on AR 14

0.2 mi · 19 sec · 3rd Street
2

Continue on AR 14

1.1 mi · 1 min · Malcolm Avenue
3

Turn right onto AR 14

0.7 mi · 1 min · South State Street
4

Turn left onto AR 17

0.6 mi · 51 sec · AR 17
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
6

Merge onto I 57

82 mi · 1 hr 24 min · I 57
7

Merge onto I 40; US 167

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 40; US 167
8

Take the exit onto US 167

4.9 mi · 6 min · US 167
Toward I 30 West, US 65 South, US 67 South, US 167 South: Little Rock
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67

21 mi · 23 min · I 30; US 67
Exit 138 Toward Texarkana Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
11

Turn straight onto AR 5

0.4 mi · 37 sec · I-30 Frontage Road
12

Turn slight right onto AR 5

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Old Hot Springs Highway
13

Turn left onto AR 35

1.1 mi · 1 min · AR 35
14

Turn right onto East Sevier Street

383 ft · 14 sec · East Sevier Street
15

Turn right onto North Main Street

14 ft · 0 sec · North Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

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 56.7 miles from Newport, AR, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 82.3 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 56.7 miles or 59m 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 38m

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 Newport, 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 Newport, AR

This is one driving day of about 113.5 miles and 2h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Newport, 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.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 82.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 56.7 mi from Newport, AR · 59m into the drive

Downtown Conway, AR, AR

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Conway, AR

57 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

Conway, AR

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Conway, AR

Meal break

The midpoint is around 56.7 miles from Newport, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 82.3 miles.

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.

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 near mile 113.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.14 one way

$34.28 round trip

$3.84/gal 25.4 MPG avg 40 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.21 $18.82 $37.63
premium $4.56 $20.37 $40.74
diesel $5.61 $25.06 $50.12

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: 39.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

21 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Cracker Barrel - Tesla Supercharger

North Little Rock, AR

Tesla

16 DCFC

Outlets of Little Rock - Tesla Supercharger

Little Rock, AR

Tesla

10 DCFC

Walmart 124 (Little Rock, AR)

Little Rock, AR

Electrify America

8 DCFC

Little Rock, AR Rechargery Relay @ Casey's - Stagecoach Rd

Little Rock, AR

IONNA

8 DCFC

Newport Chamber of Commerce Parking Lot

Newport, AR

EV Connect

4 DCFC

Gwatney Buick GMC

North Little Rock, AR

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Bryant AR

Bryant, AR

SHELL_RECHARGE

4 DCFC

Pilot Travel Center 118

Benton, AR

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Blink Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1 IONNA: 1 SHELL_RECHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1 AUTEL: 1 RED_E: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 34.1 0 $11.92 $5.45
Efficient EV 28.4 0 $9.93 $4.54
EV Truck/SUV 45.4 0 $15.89 $7.26

Gas CO2

40 kg

EV CO2

13 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Newport, AR

Night in Newport on Tuesday

Local time

9:00 PM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Benton, AR

Night in Benton on Tuesday

Local time

9:00 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

19 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

2h 3m 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 Newport, AR to Benton, AR covers 113.5 miles and takes about 2h 3m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 30, US 167. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 56.7 miles from Newport, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.14 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 113.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 85.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.8 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Newport, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.

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