Benton, KS Road Trips
Sitting in the Great Plains, Benton, KS is a local road trip base with 6 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 170-mile quick runs to 170-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Benton, KS head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
182.5 mi
Leavenworth, KS
Quickest Drive
25m
Wichita, KS
Plan Around Benton, KS
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Benton, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Benton, KS
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Benton, KS
Driving from Benton, KS
Expect an average of 170 miles and about 3h 1m behind the wheel when leaving Benton, KS. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 170 miles (3h 1m), while the shortest is just 170 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Benton, KS most often head toward Overland Park, KS (170.3 mi, 3h 1m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 170-mile trip from Benton, KS, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Benton, KS and 5 routes heading into Benton, KS, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 170 to 170 miles.
The longest mapped route from Benton, KS covers 170 miles and takes approximately 3h 1m. Shorter options start at just 170 miles.
The average route from Benton, KS runs about 170 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 1m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 170-mile trip from Benton, KS costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Benton, KS include Overland Park, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Benton, KS by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
896
Median Income
$89,531
Median Home Value
$179,600
Median Age
37.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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