Origin
Pea Ridge, AR
Afternoon in Pea Ridge on Thursday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pea Ridge, AR to Benton, AR
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 10m
Distance
237.4 mi
382 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$36
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 57m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pea Ridge, AR
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Benton, AR
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Trip Overview
The drive from Pea Ridge, AR to Benton, AR covers 237.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m 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, I 430 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 134.4 miles on I 40. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.85 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
118.7 miles from Pea Ridge, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 237.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (98%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 10m highway drive covering 237.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 40 and I 49. The longest continuous stretch is about 134.4 miles on I 40.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 40 is the longest continuous segment at about 134.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 40 and I 49. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 75.6 miles in.
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 237.4 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 75.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 223.5 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
75.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
6
210.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 38m in
Take the exit toward I 430: Texarkana
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 430: Texarkana
8
223.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 53m in
|
US 70
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70 toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
5
235.5 mi into trip
|
~4h 7m 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
5
237.4 mi into trip
|
~4h 10m 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 Pea Ridge, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
Little Rock
75.6 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 40 | 134.4 mi | 2h 14m |
| I 49 | 67.8 mi | 1h 10m |
| I 430 | 12.3 mi | 14m |
| US 70 | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| State Highway 72 | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| Slack Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| AR 35 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| North Curtis Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 40
— 134.4 mi, about 2h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pea Ridge, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on North Curtis Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Curtis Avenue
2
Turn right onto AR 72
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Slack Street
3
Continue on AR 72
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
State Highway 72
4
Continue on AR 72
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Central Avenue
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
6
Merge onto I 49; US 71
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
I 49; US 71
7
Continue on I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
66 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
·
I 49; US 62; US 71; AR 12
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 40 East: Alma, Little Rock
9
Merge onto I 40; US 71
134 mi
·
2 hr 14 min
·
I 40; US 71
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 430: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on I 430
12 mi
·
14 min
·
I 430
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 70
12 mi
·
13 min
·
US 70
Exit 129B
Toward I 30 West: Texarkana
Use the slight right lane.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
14
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
15
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
16
Turn left onto AR 35
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
AR 35
17
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
383 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Sevier Street
18
Turn right onto North Main Street
14 ft
·
0 sec
·
North Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
North Main 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 118.7 miles from Pea Ridge, AR, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.4 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 52 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.7 miles or 2h 6m 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 22m
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 Pea Ridge, 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 Pea Ridge, AR
This is one driving day of about 237.4 miles and 4h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 miles from Pea Ridge, 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 134.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.7 mi from Pea Ridge, AR · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.7 miles from Pea Ridge, AR, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 40 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 134.4 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.85 one way
$71.71 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $39.36 | $78.72 |
| premium | $4.56 | $42.61 | $85.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.41 | $104.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.2 | 0 | $24.93 | $11.40 |
| Efficient EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.77 | $9.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95 | 1 | $33.24 | $15.19 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon in Benton on Thursday
Local time
1:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
79°F
Delaware, AR
119 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
5 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
4h 10m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Pea Ridge, AR to Benton, AR covers 237.4 miles and takes about 4h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 40, I 49, I 430. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.7 miles from Pea Ridge, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.85 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 237.4 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 75.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 210.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 223.5 miles (US 70): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Pea Ridge, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Little Rock along the way.
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