Benton to Houma: Road Trip Guide & Distance

360.3 miles 579.8 km · straight line
432.3 miles estimated 695.8 km · driving distance
8h 42min estimated drive time
$42 - $51 estimated fuel cost
~1h 13min flight time
162° SSE bearing direction

How far is Benton from Houma?

The distance from Benton to Houma is 360.3 miles (579.8 km) as the crow flies. Houma is located SSE of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 432.3 miles, taking about 8h 42min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 13min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Houma in Louisiana.

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 Houma. 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 Houma

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 42min $42 - $51 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 13min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~10h 26min $35–$65* Budget
Train ~8h 16min $52–$151* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Houma

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Houma
29.60°N, 90.72°W
America/Chicago
3m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 120 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 30 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 69.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients