Origin
Benton, LA
Morning in Benton on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, LA to Curtis, LA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
33m
Distance
20.5 mi
33 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Fair
3 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 39m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, LA
Jesus Alfonso
Curtis, LA
Abhishek Navlakha
Trip Overview
Embark on a short, manageable journey from Benton, LA to Curtis, LA, covering just 20.5 miles and taking approximately 33 minutes. This drive, entirely within Louisiana's Southeast region, is perfect for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stops. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $3, it's an economical option for a quick trip. The route offers a mixed driving experience, incorporating significant portions of local roads alongside highway travel. You'll primarily navigate Benton Road, Highway 3, and Arthur Ray Teague Parkway, making it a straightforward and uncomplicated drive.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Benton Road | 6.3 mi | 9m |
| Highway 3 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Arthur Ray Teague Parkway | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Barksdale Boulevard | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Hamilton Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Walter O. Bigby Carriageway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Walter O Bigby Carriageway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Shady Grove Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Benton Road
— 6.3 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, LA and Curtis, LA.
1
Start on Simpson Street
88 ft
·
6 sec
·
Simpson Street
2
Turn left onto LA 3
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Highway 3
3
Continue on LA 3
6.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Benton Road
4
Turn slight right
238 ft
·
8 sec
5
Turn straight onto Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Walter O. Bigby Carriageway
6
Enter roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
156 ft
·
4 sec
·
Walter O Bigby Carriageway
7
Continue on Walter O Bigby Carriageway
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Walter O Bigby Carriageway
8
Enter roundabout onto Hamilton Road
222 ft
·
5 sec
·
Hamilton Road
9
Continue on Hamilton Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hamilton Road
10
Continue on Live Casino Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Live Casino Boulevard
11
Turn left onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
12
Turn left onto Shady Grove Drive
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Shady Grove Drive
13
Turn right onto US 71
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Barksdale Boulevard
14
Turn left onto LA 612
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Sligo Road
15
Arrive at destination
LA 612
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
LA 3 / Highway 3
Turn left onto LA 3 / Highway 3
Navigation decision point
4
11.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Walter O Bigby Carriageway
Enter roundabout onto Walter O Bigby Carriageway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
Hamilton Road
Enter roundabout onto Hamilton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
13 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
Turn left onto Arthur Ray Teague Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
16.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
US 71 / Barksdale Boulevard
Turn right onto US 71 / Barksdale Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.19 round trip
$3.84/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.21 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| premium | $4.56 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.53 | $9.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.15 | $0.98 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.79 | $0.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.87 | $1.31 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Curtis, LA
Morning in Curtis on Tuesday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
33m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This 20.5-mile drive presents a mixed driving profile, with about 40% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 6.3 miles on Benton Road, offering a sustained period of travel before the landscape shifts. The route is not a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a blend of faster-paced road sections and potentially more intricate local road segments as you transition between Benton and Curtis. Expect the drive to evolve, offering varied conditions and requiring your attention to navigate the changes effectively.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.3 mi on Benton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near LA 3 / Highway 3.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 33m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 3 / Highway 3): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Walter O Bigby Carriageway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.8 miles (Hamilton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 33m. Total distance: 20.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.3 miles on Benton Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (LA 3 / Highway 3): Navigation decision point; at 11.5 miles (Walter O Bigby Carriageway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.8 miles (Hamilton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Curtis, LA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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