Benton to St. Louis: Road Trip Guide & Distance

How far is Benton from St. Louis?

The distance from Benton to St. Louis is 310.3 miles (499.4 km) as the crow flies. St. Louis is located NNE of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 387.9 miles, taking about 7h 48min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and St. Louis in Missouri.

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 St. Louis. 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.