How far is it from Carthage, TX, to Benton, LA, ?

The distance between Carthage, TX, and Benton, LA, is 60 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carthage, TX, to Benton, LA, ?

The drive from Carthage, TX, to Benton, LA, takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Carthage, TX, to Benton, LA, ?

The fastest route from Carthage, TX, to Benton, LA, covers 60 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.

Which direction is Benton, LA from Carthage, TX?

Benton, LA lies roughly to the north-east of Carthage, TX.

Which roads does the route from Carthage, TX to Benton, LA follow?

The drive from Carthage, TX to Benton, LA mainly follows US 79 Business.

Which towns do you pass between Carthage, TX and Benton, LA?

Towns on the route from Carthage, TX to Benton, LA include Greenwood, Shreveport.

Are there charging stations between Carthage, TX and Benton, LA?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carthage, TX to Benton, LA, including Mall St. Vincent - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); TA Express - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

Carthage, TX Benton, LA

Distance: 60 miDuration: 1 h 15 min

Driving from Carthage, TX to Benton, LA takes about 1 h 15 min via US 79 Business. The distance is 60 mi. The straight-line distance is 51 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Shreveport, LA. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 60 mi

1 Depart onto South Shelby Street 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Sabine Street 31 mi
3 Continue straight onto Greenwood Mooringsport Road 159 yd
4 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
5 Merge slightly left 8 mi
6 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
7 Keep slightly left 1 mi
8 Merge slightly right onto Joseph D. Waggonner Jr. Memorial Highway 11 mi

9 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
10 Keep slightly left 130 yd
11 Turn left onto Benton Road 6 mi
12 Continue straight onto Highway 3 5 mi
13 Turn right onto Cleveland Street 1 mi
14 Arrive right onto Cleveland Street

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The return trip from Benton, LA to Carthage, TX covers roughly the same distance, 60 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

11 chargers

Longest stretch on this route with no charging point: 38 mi

Mall St. Vincent - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1133 St. Vincent Ave., Shreveport, LA, 71104250 kW
TA Express - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 1086 US-59, Carthage, TX, 75633250 kW
Target - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2735 Beene Blvd, Bossier City, LA, 71111250 kW
FAMILY VW MOFFITT VOLKSWACCS, CHAdeMO · 1975 Old Minden Rd, Bossier City, LA, 71111150 kW
Pippen Motor CompanyCCS · 1300 W. PANOLA ST., CARTHAGE, TX, 75633150 kW

EV Charging Stations

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No notable attractions were found along this route.

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Popular destinations close by

Benton, LA → Shreveport, LA19 mi · 30 min Benton, LA → Shreveport Regional Airport (SHV)25 mi · 40 min Benton, LA → Heflin, LA46 mi · 1 h 5 min Benton, LA → Bradley, AR30 mi · 45 min Benton, LA → Plain Dealing, LA16 mi · 25 min Benton, LA → Bossier City, LA19 mi · 40 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated October 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Carthage, TX, {fromState} to Benton, LA, {toState}?: The distance between Carthage, TX, {fromState} and Benton, LA, {toState} is 60 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Carthage, TX, {fromState} to Benton, LA, {toState}?: The drive from Carthage, TX, {fromState} to Benton, LA, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Carthage, TX, {fromState} to Benton, LA, {toState}?: The fastest route from Carthage, TX, {fromState} to Benton, LA, {toState} covers 60 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 15 min.
Which direction is Benton, LA from Carthage, TX?: Benton, LA lies roughly to the north-east of Carthage, TX.
Which roads does the route from Carthage, TX to Benton, LA follow?: The drive from Carthage, TX to Benton, LA mainly follows US 79 Business.
Which towns do you pass between Carthage, TX and Benton, LA?: Towns on the route from Carthage, TX to Benton, LA include Greenwood, Shreveport.
Are there charging stations between Carthage, TX and Benton, LA?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Carthage, TX to Benton, LA, including Mall St. Vincent - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); TA Express - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Target - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW). Charging points on this route: 11.

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