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Trip from Benton, LA to Curtis, LA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 18, 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

Save up to 8 min
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.

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Downtown Benton, LA, LA

Benton, LA

Jesus Alfonso

Downtown Curtis, LA, LA

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 6

5 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

$2.78 one way

$5.57 round trip

$3.45/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $3.85 $3.11 $6.21
premium $4.15 $3.35 $6.70
diesel $3.75 $3.03 $6.05

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.2 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.2 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.

Forecast as of Oct 15, 2026

Origin

Benton, LA

Afternoon in Benton on Sunday

Local time

2:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

90°F

Patchy Fog then Sunny

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 15 at 7:53AM CDT until October 15 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 15 at 7:05AM CDT until October 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

Destination

Curtis, LA

Afternoon in Curtis on Sunday

Local time

2:38 PM

CDT

Current temp

89°F

Patchy Fog then Sunny

S 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 15 at 7:53AM CDT until October 15 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued October 15 at 7:05AM CDT until October 15 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Shreveport LA

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

1 degrees cooler 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

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

210 ft 159 ft

Total Climb

11 ft

Total Descent

62 ft

Highest Point

210 ft

Elevation Range

51 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Benton, LA

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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