Benton to Ruston: Road Trip Guide & Distance

141.1 miles 227 km · straight line
176.3 miles estimated 283.8 km · driving distance
3h 33min estimated drive time
$17 - $21 estimated fuel cost
~47min flight time
181° S bearing direction

How far is Benton from Ruston?

The distance from Benton to Ruston is 141.1 miles (227 km) as the crow flies. Ruston is located S of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 176.3 miles, taking about 3h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 47min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Ruston in Louisiana.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Ruston. 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 Ruston

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 33min $17 - $21 Flexible stops
Fly ~47min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 16min $14–$26* Budget
Train ~3h 22min $21–$62* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Ruston

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Ruston
32.52°N, 92.64°W
America/Chicago
102m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 47 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 12 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 176.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients