Benton to Carbondale: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Benton from Carbondale?

The distance from Benton to Carbondale is 288.3 miles (463.9 km) as the crow flies. Carbondale is located NE of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 360.3 miles, taking about 7h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 5min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Carbondale in Illinois.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Carbondale. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.