How far is Benton, KY from Covington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Benton and Covington is 259.67 miles (417.9 km).
Flight distance from Benton, KY to Covington, KY is 259.67 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 36 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 33 minutes to travel from Benton to Covington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Benton, Kentucky to Covington, Kentucky is: 305.88 miles (492.27 km) by car.
Driving from Benton to Covington will take approximately 04 hours 47 minutes.
#1 Benton
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4467 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°51'26"N 88°21'1"W |
| Latitude | 36.8572800 |
| Longitude | -88.3503100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Covington
The county seat of Kenton County, Kentucky. It is located on the Ohio River in the northern part of the state. Covington is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Covington Historical Society and the Covington Museum.
| Population | 40314 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 39°5'1"N 84°30'31"W |
| Latitude | 39.0836700 |
| Longitude | -84.5085500 |
| Altitude | 155 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Covington: East 7th Street (-84.50851,39.083683)
Estimated Travel Time Between Benton and Covington
The distance between Benton and Covington is 492 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 05 hours 28 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Benton, KY and Covington, KY. The current time in Benton is 14:39:37, although it is 15:39:37 in Covington.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10 hours 11 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07 hours 38 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06 hours 07 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05 hours 05 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04 hours 22 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 04 hours 04 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 48 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 40.86 liters (10.79 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Benton and Covington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Benton to Covington is $34.44 (diesel $45.4).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $34.44 | $39.65 | $43.89 | $45.4 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 19, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Benton and Covington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Benton 364.22 miles (586 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Benton 251.42 miles (405 km)
Driving distance from Meads, KY to Benton 359.52 miles (579 km)
