Benton to Lafayette, Louisiana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Benton from Lafayette, Louisiana?

The distance from Benton to Lafayette, Louisiana is 301.7 miles (485.6 km) as the crow flies. Lafayette, Louisiana is located S of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 377.2 miles, taking about 7h 35min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Lafayette, Louisiana 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.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Lafayette, Louisiana. 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.