The drive from Southside, AR to Benton, AR covers 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 167, Batesville Boulevard, I 30 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 60.1 miles on US 167.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.85 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.
Midpoint
55.8 miles from Southside, AR
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 4m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 111.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 2h 6m highway drive covering 111.6 miles, with most of the trip on US 167 and Batesville Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 60.1 miles on US 167.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 167 is the longest continuous segment at about 60.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 167 and Batesville Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 27.9 miles in near US 167.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.9 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
27.9 mi into trip|~35m in|US 167
Take the exit onto US 167
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
84 mi into trip|~1h 33m 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
88.9 mi into trip|~1h 39m 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
109.7 mi into trip|~2h 3m 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
111.6 mi into trip|~2h 6m 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 Southside, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
Texarkana
88.9 mi in|~1h 39m|via I 30; US 67
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 167
60.1 mi
1h 3m
Batesville Boulevard
27.9 mi
35m
I 30
20.8 mi
23m
AR 35
1.1 mi
1m
I 40
0.9 mi
1m
I-30 Frontage Road
0.4 mi
<1m
Old Hot Springs Highway
0.2 mi
<1m
East Sevier Street
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
US 167
— 60.1 mi, about 1h 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Southside, AR and Benton, AR.
1
Start on US 167
28 mi·35 min·Batesville Boulevard
2
Take the exit onto US 167
55 mi·56 min·US 167
3
Merge onto I 40; US 167
0.9 mi·1 min·I 40; US 167
4
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
5
Keep slight right at fork onto I 30; US 67
21 mi·23 min·I 30; US 67
Exit 138Toward TexarkanaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.1 mi·12 sec
Toward AR 5, AR 35: Benton
7
Turn straight onto AR 5
0.4 mi·37 sec·I-30 Frontage Road
8
Turn slight right onto AR 5
0.2 mi·28 sec·Old Hot Springs Highway
9
Turn left onto AR 35
1.1 mi·1 min·AR 35
10
Turn right onto East Sevier Street
383 ft·14 sec·East Sevier Street
11
Turn right onto North Main Street
14 ft·0 sec·North Main Street
12
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 55.8 miles from Southside, AR, or about 1h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 60.1 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 25 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 42m
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 Southside, 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 Southside, AR
This is one driving day of about 111.6 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Southside, AR.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 167 for about 60.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.8 mi from Southside, AR
· 1h 4m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 111.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.85 one way
$33.71 round trip
$3.84/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.21
$18.50
$37.00
premium
$4.56
$20.03
$40.06
diesel
$5.61
$24.64
$49.28
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 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: fair
Red E Charging Station
Batesville, Arkansas
Other
1 DCFC
Other: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.5
0
$11.72
$5.36
Efficient EV
27.9
0
$9.76
$4.46
EV Truck/SUV
44.6
0
$15.62
$7.14
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Southside, AR
Evening
in Southside on Friday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Benton, AR
Evening
in Benton on Friday
Local time
7:52 PM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
77°F
Jacksonville, AR
56 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 6m 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 Southside, AR to Benton, AR covers 111.6 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 167, Batesville Boulevard, I 30. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.8 miles from Southside, AR. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.85 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 is a straightforward 2h 6m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 27.9 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 84 miles (US 167): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.9 miles (I 30; US 67): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Southside, AR to Benton, AR, road signs begin pointing toward Texarkana along the way.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
