Benton to Durango: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Benton from Durango?

The distance from Benton to Durango is 875 miles (1408.1 km) as the crow flies. Durango is located WNW of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1049.9 miles, taking about 21h 7min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 16min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Durango in Colorado.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Durango. 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.