Benton to Madison, Alabama: Road Trip Guide & Distance

332 miles 534.3 km · straight line
398.4 miles estimated 641.2 km · driving distance
8h 1min estimated drive time
$38 - $47 estimated fuel cost
~1h 10min flight time
87° E bearing direction

How far is Benton from Madison, Alabama?

The distance from Benton to Madison, Alabama is 332 miles (534.3 km) as the crow flies. Madison, Alabama is located E of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 398.4 miles, taking about 8h 1min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 10min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Madison, Alabama in Alabama.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Madison, Alabama. 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.

How to Get from Benton to Madison, Alabama

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 8h 1min $38 - $47 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 10min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 37min $32–$60* Budget
Train ~7h 37min $48–$139* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Madison, Alabama

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Madison, Alabama
34.70°N, 86.75°W
America/Chicago
215m 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 · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients