Benton to West Lafayette: Road Trip Guide & Distance

510.5 miles 821.6 km · straight line
612.6 miles estimated 985.9 km · driving distance
12h 19min estimated drive time
$59 - $73 estimated fuel cost
~1h 32min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Benton from West Lafayette?

The distance from Benton to West Lafayette is 510.5 miles (821.6 km) as the crow flies. West Lafayette is located NE of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 612.6 miles, taking about 12h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 32min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and West Lafayette in Indiana.

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. 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 West Lafayette. 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 West Lafayette

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 19min $59 - $73 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 32min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 47min $49–$92* Budget
Train ~16h 1min $74–$214* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & West Lafayette

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
West Lafayette
40.43°N, 86.91°W
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
186m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 170 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 43 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 48.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients