How far is Curtis, LA from Benton, LA?

The driving distance from Curtis, LA to Benton, LA is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.82 mi
00h 29m
Flight
18.59 mi
29.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.59 mi
Kilometers
29.91 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.82 mi
Kilometers
31.89 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Benton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 PM CDT
Return by in Curtis
Wed, Apr 15, 5:42 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Curtis
2026-04-15T16:43
Arrive Benton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Curtis
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Shreveport
LA

The second most populous city in Louisiana.

From Curtis
10.3 mi
00h 14m
To Benton
9.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Curtis and Benton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Curtis and Benton.

  1. 1

    Start on Sligo Road

    41 m · 7 sec · Sligo Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Sligo Road

    1064 ft · 27 sec · Sligo Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Barksdale Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Shady Grove Drive

    1104 ft · 31 sec · Shady Grove Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

    3.6 mi · 5 min · Arthur Ray Teague Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    82 m · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Live Casino Boulevard

    117 m · 11 sec · Live Casino Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on Hamilton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway

    8 m · 1 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway

    1213 ft · 30 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

    49 m · 4 sec · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Benton Road

    6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Highway 3

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 3

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Simpson Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Simpson Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Simpson Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Curtis and Benton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
0 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Benton Road
6.31 mi · 32%
Highway 3
4.56 mi · 23%
Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
3.64 mi · 18%
Barksdale Boulevard
3.4 mi · 17%
Hamilton Road
1.1 mi · 6%
Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Benton Road

At the end of the road, turn left onto Benton Road

6.31 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shreveport
00h 14m from Curtis
Leave By
7:32 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Curtis and Partly Cloudy near Benton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Curtis to Benton?

The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Shreveport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.3 miles from Curtis and 9.6 miles from Benton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (29.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.65 one way or $5.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Curtis and Partly Cloudy near Benton.

Stop Ideas Near Shreveport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Shreveport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shreveport.

BUS

Shreveport, Louisiana

1 mi away
451 Clyde Fant Parkway
BUS

Shreveport, LA

1 mi away
408 Fannin Street
RAIL

Marshall

58 mi away
800 North Washington Street - suite 2
RAIL

Longview

91 mi away
905 Pacific Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Curtis and Benton. Straight-line distance: 18.59 mi (29.91 km).

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#1 Curtis

Curtis is a place in Louisiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates32.4393200, -93.6424000
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Benton

#2 Benton

Suburb town of Shreveport, located in Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Population2,092
Coordinates32.6948700, -93.7418500
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Start: Sligo Road (-93.642463, 32.439533)
End: Simpson Street (-93.74185, 32.694959)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.7 gal
2.65 L · about $2.65
Round trip
$5.30
1.4 gal · 5.3 L
Estimated CO2
6.2 kg one way
Round trip: 12.4 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.79 $2.65 $5.30
Mid-grade $4.26 $2.98 $5.96
Premium $4.63 $3.24 $6.48
Diesel $5.42 $3.79 $7.58

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Louisiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Curtis and Benton. The current time is 16:43:39.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.