How far is Benton, LA from Shreveport, LA?
The driving distance from Benton, LA to Shreveport, LA is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Shreveport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Shreveport.
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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 2 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway
41 m · 3 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
1729 ft · 42 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Texas Street
23 m · 2 sec · East Texas Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Texas Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Texas Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1190 ft · 49 sec · Spring Street
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Turn right onto Caddo Street
892 ft · 31 sec · Caddo Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
2522 ft · 56 sec · Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway
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Turn slight right onto River Parkway
21 m · 2 sec · River Parkway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Parkway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Shreveport.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Benton Road
Continue on Benton Road
6.27 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Benton and Sunny near Shreveport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Shreveport?
The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bossier City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.2 miles from Benton and 7.5 miles from Shreveport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.97 one way or $3.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Benton and Sunny near Shreveport.
Stop Ideas Near Bossier City
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Shreveport. Straight-line distance: 11.74 mi (18.89 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 Shreveport
The second most populous city in Louisiana.
| Population | 184,786 |
| Coordinates | 32.5251500, -93.7501800 |
| Altitude | 44 |
| Country | United States |
End: River Parkway (-93.750913, 32.525036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.97 | $3.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $2.82 | $5.63 |
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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