How far is Benton, MO from Sargent, MO?
The driving distance from Benton, MO to Sargent, MO is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Scott County, Missouri, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Sargent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Sargent.
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Start on North Winchester Street
22 m · 7 sec · North Winchester Street
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Turn left onto East North Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East North Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 55 South: Sikeston
1088 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62: Sikeston, Bertrand
948 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto East Malone Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · East Malone Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 538
22 m · 2 sec · County Road 538
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 538
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Sargent.
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.
I 55 South
Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 00h 14m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sargent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Sargent?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.5 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Haywood City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Benton and 8.5 miles from Sargent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:48 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.39 one way or $4.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Benton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Sargent.
Stop Ideas Near Haywood City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Haywood City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Sargent. Straight-line distance: 13.96 mi (22.47 km).
#1 Benton
City in Missouri
| Population | 880 |
| Coordinates | 37.0978300, -89.5625800 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sargent
City in Missouri, United States of America
| Population | 364 |
| Coordinates | 36.9008900, -89.5059100 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sargent (-89.50591, 36.90089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.98 | $2.39 | $4.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.34 | $2.60 | $5.21 |
| Premium | $4.71 | $2.82 | $5.65 |
| Diesel | $5.99 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
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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