Benton to Houston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

369.7 miles 594.9 km · straight line
409.8 miles actual route 659.5 km · driving distance
7h 31min estimated drive time
$39 - $49 estimated fuel cost
~1h 15min flight time
207° SSW bearing direction

How far is Benton from Houston?

The distance from Benton to Houston is 369.7 miles (594.9 km) as the crow flies. Houston is located SSW of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 409.8 miles, taking about 7h 31min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 15min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Houston in Texas.

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. 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Houston. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. 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 Houston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 31min $39 - $49 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 15min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 1min $33–$61* Budget
Train ~7h 8min $49–$143* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Houston
29.76°N, 95.37°W
America/Chicago
15m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 123 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 31 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 67.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM