Benton to Long Beach, California: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1461 miles 2351.3 km · straight line
1697.8 miles actual route 2732.3 km · driving distance
29h 16min estimated drive time
$163 - $201 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
275° W bearing direction

How far is Benton from Long Beach, California?

The distance from Benton to Long Beach, California is 1461 miles (2351.3 km) as the crow flies. Long Beach, California is located W of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1697.8 miles, taking about 29h 16min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Long Beach, California in California.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Long Beach, California. 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 Long Beach, California

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 29h 16min $163 - $201 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~35h 7min $136–$255* Budget
Train ~38h 3min $204–$594* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Long Beach, California

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Long Beach, California
33.77°N, 118.19°W
America/Los_Angeles
9m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 487 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 122 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 17 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM