How far is Monroe, LA from Benton, LA?
The driving distance from Monroe, LA to Benton, LA is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in and the parish seat of Bienville Parish in north Louisiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Monroe and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monroe and Benton.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
14 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Louisville Avenue
2804 ft · 58 sec · Louisville Avenue
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Continue on Bridge Street
1461 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Stella Street
2141 ft · 38 sec · Stella Street
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Take the ramp slight right
2661 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 371: Cotton Valley, Springhill
1.5 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Bellvue Road
828 ft · 17 sec · Bellvue Road
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Continue on Highway 528
11 mi · 15 min · Highway 528
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Highway 157
7.3 mi · 10 min · Highway 157
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Continue on Highway 162
8.4 mi · 12 min · Highway 162
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Continue on 5th Street
3052 ft · 1 min · 5th Street
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Turn left onto Highway 3
1190 ft · 29 sec · Highway 3
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Turn left 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 Monroe and Benton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Stella Street
Merge slight left
70.4 mi · 01h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Monroe and Sunny near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Monroe to Benton?
The road trip is about 100.8 miles (162.2 km) and usually takes 02h 00m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Arcadia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Monroe and 50.5 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.48 one way or $26.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Monroe and Sunny near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Arcadia
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 Arcadia.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Monroe and Benton. Straight-line distance: 95.31 mi (153.38 km).
#1 Monroe
The most populous city in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 46,998 |
| Coordinates | 32.5093100, -92.1193000 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: Benton (-93.74185, 32.69487)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.48 | $26.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $15.16 | $30.32 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $16.47 | $32.93 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $19.28 | $38.55 |
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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