Benton to Fort Leonard Wood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

218.3 miles 351.4 km · straight line
273 miles estimated 439.3 km · driving distance
5h 29min estimated drive time
$26 - $32 estimated fuel cost
~56min flight time
N bearing direction

How far is Benton from Fort Leonard Wood?

The distance from Benton to Fort Leonard Wood is 218.3 miles (351.4 km) as the crow flies. Fort Leonard Wood is located N of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 273 miles, taking about 5h 29min. A direct flight would take roughly 56min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Fort Leonard Wood. 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.

How to Get from Benton to Fort Leonard Wood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 5h 29min $26 - $32 Flexible stops
Fly ~56min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~6h 35min $22–$41* Budget
Train ~5h 13min $33–$96* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Fort Leonard Wood

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Fort Leonard Wood
37.71°N, 92.16°W
America/Chicago
333m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 73 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 18 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 114 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients