How far is Benton, KY from Elizabethtown, KY?
The driving distance from Benton, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
County seat in Kentucky
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Elizabethtown.
-
1
Start on East 12th Street
38 m · 9 sec · East 12th Street
-
2
Turn left onto Poplar Street
2578 ft · 44 sec · Poplar Street
-
3
Continue on East 5th Street
3169 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street
-
4
Continue on Symsonia Road
1078 ft · 20 sec · Symsonia Road
-
5
Take the ramp right
2074 ft · 51 sec
-
6
Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
-
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
16.6 mi · 18 min
-
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
-
9
Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
-
10
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
97.6 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
-
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
2579 ft · 1 min
-
12
Turn right onto Elizabethtown Bypass
122 m · 7 sec · Elizabethtown Bypass
-
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Glendale Road
47 m · 2 sec · New Glendale Road
-
14
Exit the roundabout onto New Glendale Road
1.2 km · 1 min · New Glendale Road
-
15
Turn left onto East Dixie Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · East Dixie Avenue
-
16
Turn right
41 m · 3 sec
-
17
Turn left
36 m · 2 sec
-
18
Keep slight right to continue on West Dixie Avenue
136 m · 11 sec · West Dixie Avenue
-
19
Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
24 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street
-
20
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Mulberry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Elizabethtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Western Kentucky Parkway
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
97.6 mi · 01h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 164.5 miles (264.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Morehead is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.1 miles from Benton and 82.4 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 148.6 miles (239.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.74 one way or $49.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.3 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Benton and Elizabethtown, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Morehead
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morehead.
Madisonville, KY
Clarksville, TN
Evansville, IN
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 148.66 mi (239.24 km).
#1 Benton
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,467 |
| Coordinates | 36.8572800, -88.3503100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethtown
County seat of Hardin County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 30,331 |
| Coordinates | 37.6939500, -85.8591300 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabethtown (-85.85913, 37.69395)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 265 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $24.74 | $49.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.90 | $55.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.79 | $69.59 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
Prices in Kentucky · Apr 12, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.