Origin
Benton, KY
Night in Benton on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, KY to Iola, KY
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.2 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
Benton, KY to Iola, KY is 6.2 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Symsonia Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Southeast region and Kentucky. It's a quick local drive, perfect for when you need to get between these two points without a long commitment. You won't be spending much time on the road here, making it ideal for a simple transit or a brief excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Symsonia Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Symsonia Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| New Harmony Road | 1 mi | 3m |
| East 5th Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Poplar Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Iola Lane | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| East 12th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Symsonia Highway
— 2.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, KY and Iola, KY.
1
Start on KY 58; KY 408
125 ft
·
8 sec
·
East 12th Street
2
Turn left onto US 641; KY 58; KY 408
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Poplar Street
3
Continue on US 641; KY 58
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
East 5th Street
4
Continue on KY 348
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Symsonia Road
5
Continue on KY 348
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Symsonia Highway
6
Turn right onto New Harmony Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
New Harmony Road
7
Turn right onto Iola Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Iola Lane
8
Turn left
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
9
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 641; KY 58; KY 408 / Poplar Street
Turn left onto US 641; KY 58; KY 408 / Poplar Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
New Harmony Road
Turn right onto New Harmony Road
Navigation decision point
4
5.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Iola Lane
Turn right onto Iola Lane
Navigation decision point
5
6 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$0.97 one way
$1.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.06 | $2.13 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.19 | $2.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.37 | $2.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 1.9 | 0 | $0.65 | $0.30 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.54 | $0.25 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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.
Destination
Iola, KY
Night in Iola on Saturday
Local time
9:44 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'Turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll encounter frequent turns rather than long, straight stretches. With 0% highway share, expect to be on local roads for the entire 6.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted segment is 2.2 miles on Symsonia Highway, so be prepared for a dynamic driving experience with regular adjustments. You'll navigate through Symsonia Highway, Symsonia Road, and New Harmony Road, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on Symsonia Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 641; KY 58; KY 408 / Poplar Street.
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 13m drive. You will face about 4 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 (US 641; KY 58; KY 408 / Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (New Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.2-mile, 13-minute drive is a perfect, no-brainer option for a quick same-day round trip, requiring no overnight stays.
Family Friendly
With a total travel time of just 13 minutes and minimal complexity, this route is incredibly short and easy to navigate, ideal for keeping kids happy.
Solo Traveler
At only 6.2 miles and 13 minutes, this is a trivially short drive, offering no real challenge or distance for a solo traveler looking to stretch their legs.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.2-mile route is ideal for first-time drivers; its local road focus and short 13-minute duration make it very manageable.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on Symsonia Highway. 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 (US 641; KY 58; KY 408 / Poplar Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (New Harmony Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.7 miles (Iola Lane): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Iola, KY 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 EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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