Benton, KY Road Trips
Drivers starting from Benton, KY have 7 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Southeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 6-mile quick runs to 297-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Benton, KY head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
9
Longest Drive
297.2 mi
Independence, KY
Quickest Drive
13m
Iola, KY
Plan Around Benton, KY
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Benton, KY is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Benton, KY
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Benton, KY
Benton, KY to Independence, KY
Benton, KY to Richmond, KY
Benton, KY to Lexington, KY
Benton, KY to Louisville, KY
Benton, KY to Elizabethtown, KY
Benton, KY to Hopkinsville, KY
Benton, KY to Iola, KY
Driving from Benton, KY
The typical drive from Benton, KY covers about 181 miles and takes around 3h 22m. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 297 miles (5h 32m), while the shortest is just 6 miles.
Popular Destinations
Top road trip destinations from Benton, KY are Independence, KY (297.2 mi, 5h 32m), Richmond, KY (273.5 mi, 5h 6m), Lexington, KY (250.9 mi, 4h 38m), Louisville, KY (209.1 mi, 3h 51m), and Elizabethtown, KY (164.5 mi, 2h 59m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in KY currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 181-mile trip from Benton, KY, budget about $27 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 7 mapped routes leaving Benton, KY and 2 routes heading into Benton, KY, covering 9 total connections. Distances range from 6 to 297 miles.
The longest mapped route from Benton, KY covers 297 miles and takes approximately 5h 32m. Shorter options start at just 6 miles.
The average route from Benton, KY runs about 181 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 22m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 181-mile trip from Benton, KY costs roughly $27 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, KY include Independence, KY, Richmond, KY, Lexington, KY and Louisville, KY. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Benton, KY by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
4,774
Median Income
$63,368
Median Home Value
$159,600
Median Age
43.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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