Benton to Los Angeles: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1460.8 miles 2350.9 km · straight line
1684 miles actual route 2710.2 km · driving distance
28h 56min estimated drive time
$162 - $199 estimated fuel cost
~3h 26min flight time
276° W bearing direction

How far is Benton from Los Angeles?

The distance from Benton to Los Angeles is 1460.8 miles (2350.9 km) as the crow flies. Los Angeles is located W of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1684 miles, taking about 28h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 3h 26min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 56min $162 - $199 Flexible stops
Fly ~3h 26min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 43min $135–$253* Budget
Train ~37h 37min $202–$589* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Los Angeles

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Los Angeles
34.05°N, 118.24°W
America/Los_Angeles
71m 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