The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Benue followed a zig-zag trend with an overall increase. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Benue, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo. None of the most populous cities follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Makurdi rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Gboko rose steadily. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Otukpo rose steadily.

How do development practices in Benue fare in comparison to others in Nigeria? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Benue was the 16th-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, street construction in Benue has become more disconnected. Benue ranked 20th in 1975, 21st in 1976-1990, 14th in 1991-2005 and 16th in 2006-2020.

As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Benue is Ihalav with an SNDi of 4.35, which is sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Tarzoho with an SNDi of 1.23, which is very well-connected. See trends for these cities: Tarzoho, Ihalav

The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Benue rose steadily. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Benue, we can consider three of its most populous cities: Makurdi, Gboko and Otukpo. Disconnectivity in the most populous cities in Benue follow the same region trend.

To date, Benue is the 18th-most disconnected out of the 37 regions in Nigeria. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has risen; relative to other regions in Nigeria, the street network in Benue has become more disconnected. Benue ranked 20th in 1975, 17th in 1976-1990, 16th in 1991-2005 and 18th in 2006-2020.