How far is Benton, LA from Lafayette, LA?
The driving distance from Benton, LA to Lafayette, LA is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 22m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Parish seat in Louisiana, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Lafayette.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Lafayette.
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Start on Simpson Street
27 m · 7 sec · Simpson Street
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Turn left onto Highway 3
4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 3
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Continue on Benton Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road
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Turn slight right
72 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
1 km · 1 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway
47 m · 4 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
1163 ft · 28 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hamilton Road
68 m · 6 sec · Hamilton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Road
1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1152 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Purple Heart Recipients Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Purple Heart Recipients Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 49 South: Alexandria
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
197.9 mi · 3 hr 23 min · Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
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Continue on Veterans Memorial Expressway
8.8 mi · 9 min · Veterans Memorial Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Evangeline Thruway
1.9 mi · 3 min · Northwest Evangeline Thruway
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Turn right onto Jefferson Boulevard
1147 ft · 34 sec · Jefferson Boulevard
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Continue on Rue Jefferson
1654 ft · 52 sec · Rue Jefferson
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Turn right onto Rue Vermilion Ouest
102 m · 17 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Rue Vermilion Ouest
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Lafayette.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
Continue on Louisiana Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway
198 mi · 03h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Lafayette?
The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km) and usually takes 03h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Colfax is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.6 miles from Benton and 113.4 miles from Lafayette.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 198.6 miles (319.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:14 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.18 one way or $60.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Lafayette.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Lafayette. Straight-line distance: 198.6 mi (319.61 km).
#1 Benton
Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
| Population | 2,092 |
| Coordinates | 32.6948700, -93.7418500 |
| Altitude | 63 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lafayette
The third most populous city in Acadiana, Louisiana.
| Population | 126,535 |
| Coordinates | 30.2240900, -92.0198400 |
| Altitude | 11 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Buchanan Street (-92.019794, 30.224075)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 364 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $30.18 | $60.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $33.94 | $67.89 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $36.86 | $73.72 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $43.16 | $86.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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