Origin
Shannon Hills, AR
Late night in Shannon Hills on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shannon Hills, AR to Benton, AR
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
16.3 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shannon Hills, AR
Griffin Wooldridge
Benton, AR
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Shannon Hills, AR to Benton, AR covers 16.3 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Sardis Road, Alexander Road, South Loop Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 16.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 22m drive with frequent turns across 16.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Sardis Road 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shannon Hills, AR to Benton, AR is easy. At 22m 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 Shannon Hills, AR to Benton, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Sardis Road | — | — |
| Alexander Road | — | — |
| South Loop Road | — | — |
| Mabelvale West Road | — | — |
| I-30 | — | — |
| AR 5 | — | — |
| Old Hot Springs Highway | — | — |
| East Sevier Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Sardis Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shannon Hills, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on Tall Pine Drive
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
Tall Pine Drive
2
Turn left onto Sardis Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Sardis Road
3
Turn left onto Alexander Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Alexander Road
4
Turn right onto South Loop Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
South Loop Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Mabelvale West Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mabelvale West Road
6
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
7
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
8
Take the ramp slight left
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
9
Merge slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
AR 5, AR 35: Benton
11
Turn straight onto I-30 Frontage Road
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
I-30 Frontage Road
12
Turn slight right onto Old Hot Springs Highway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Old Hot Springs Highway
13
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
14
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
384 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Sevier Street
15
Turn right onto North Main Street
13 ft
·
North Main Street
16
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.46 one way
$4.92 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $2.70 | $5.40 |
| premium | $4.56 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.60 | $7.20 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| Efficient EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.28 | $1.04 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Destination
Benton, AR
Late night in Benton on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
22m 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 Shannon Hills, AR to Benton, AR covers 16.3 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sardis Road, Alexander Road, South Loop Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.2 miles from Shannon Hills, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.46 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 Shannon Hills, AR to Benton, AR is easy. At 22m 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 Shannon Hills, AR to Benton, AR is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shannon Hills, AR to Benton, AR does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Benton, AR
More from Shannon Hills, AR
More trips to Benton, AR
Explore more options from Shannon Hills, AR or browse trips ending in Benton, AR.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse AR road trips.