Benton, LA Road Trips

With 8 routes heading out and 2 heading in, Benton, LA works well as a modest departure point in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 14-mile quick runs to 341-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Benton, LA spread mainly south and east, covering a wide geographic range.

Trip Routes

10

Longest Drive

340.8 mi

New Orleans, LA

Quickest Drive

20m

Bossier City, LA

Plan Around Benton, LA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Benton, LA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Metairie, LA to Benton, LA 333.8 mi · 6h 17m Kenner, LA to Benton, LA 328.5 mi · 6h 9m

Continue From Benton, LA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Benton, LA to New Orleans, LA 340.8 mi · 5h 18m Benton, LA to Metairie, LA 334.9 mi · 5h 14m Benton, LA to Kenner, LA 328.7 mi · 6h 9m Benton, LA to Baton Rouge, LA 260.9 mi · 4h 2m

Trips from Benton, LA

Benton, LA to New Orleans, LA

340.8 mi 5h 18m

Benton, LA to Metairie, LA

334.9 mi 5h 14m

Benton, LA to Kenner, LA

328.7 mi 6h 9m

Benton, LA to Baton Rouge, LA

260.9 mi 4h 2m

Benton, LA to Lafayette, LA

224.9 mi 4h 2m

Benton, LA to Lake Charles, LA

199.7 mi 4h 6m

Benton, LA to Shreveport, LA

14.3 mi 24m

Benton, LA to Bossier City, LA

13.6 mi 20m

Driving from Benton, LA

On average, trips departing from Benton, LA run 215 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 42m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 341 miles (6h 9m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Benton, LA most often head toward New Orleans, LA (340.8 mi, 5h 18m), Metairie, LA (334.9 mi, 5h 14m), Kenner, LA (328.7 mi, 6h 9m), Baton Rouge, LA (260.9 mi, 4h 2m), and Lafayette, LA (224.9 mi, 4h 2m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

For the average 215-mile drive from Benton, LA, expect to burn about 8.5 gallons of fuel one way at 25 MPG. Check local pump prices before you go to lock in your budget.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 8 mapped routes leaving Benton, LA and 2 routes heading into Benton, LA, covering 10 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 341 miles.

The longest mapped route from Benton, LA covers 341 miles and takes approximately 6h 9m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.

The average route from Benton, LA runs about 215 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 42m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

The most popular road trip destinations from Benton, LA include New Orleans, LA, Metairie, LA, Kenner, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Short Drives from Benton, LA

Shreveport, LA 14.3 mi Bossier City, LA 13.6 mi

Longer Road Trips from Benton, LA

New Orleans, LA 5h 18m Metairie, LA 5h 14m Kenner, LA 6h 9m Baton Rouge, LA 4h 2m

Trips to Benton, LA

Metairie, LA to Benton, LA

333.8 mi 6h 17m

Kenner, LA to Benton, LA

328.5 mi 6h 9m

Nearby Hubs

Other cities within driving distance of Benton, LA that also have route pages.

Bossier City, LA 13.6 mi · 20m Shreveport, LA 14.3 mi · 24m Lake Charles, LA 199.7 mi · 4h 6m Lafayette, LA 224.9 mi · 4h 2m