Benton to Kansas City: Road Trip Guide & Distance

332.1 miles 534.5 km · straight line
441.4 miles actual route 710.4 km · driving distance
7h 49min estimated drive time
$42 - $52 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
341° NNW bearing direction

How far is Benton from Kansas City?

The distance from Benton to Kansas City is 332.1 miles (534.5 km) as the crow flies. Kansas City is located NNW of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 441.4 miles, taking about 7h 49min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Kansas City in Missouri.

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 Kansas City. 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 Kansas City

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 49min $42 - $52 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 23min $35–$66* Budget
Train ~7h 26min $53–$154* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Kansas City

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Kansas City
39.10°N, 94.58°W
America/Chicago
277m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 111 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 28 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 75 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM