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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
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 second most populous city in Louisiana.
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Sligo Road
41 m · 7 sec · Sligo Road
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Continue on Sligo Road
1064 ft · 27 sec · Sligo Road
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Turn right onto Barksdale Boulevard
3.4 mi · 5 min · Barksdale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Shady Grove Drive
1104 ft · 31 sec · Shady Grove Drive
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Turn right onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
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Turn slight right
82 m · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Live Casino Boulevard
117 m · 11 sec · Live Casino Boulevard
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Continue on Hamilton Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O Bigby Carriageway
8 m · 1 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
1213 ft · 30 sec · Walter O Bigby Carriageway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
49 m · 4 sec · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
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Exit the roundabout onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
1.1 km · 2 min · Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Benton Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Benton Road
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Continue on Highway 3
4.6 mi · 7 min · Highway 3
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Turn right onto Simpson Street
27 m · 4 sec · Simpson Street
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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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shreveport.
Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Curtis and Benton. Straight-line distance: 18.59 mi (29.91 km).
#1 Curtis
Curtis is a place in Louisiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 32.4393200, -93.6424000 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Simpson Street (-93.74185, 32.694959)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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