How far is Benton, KY from Kenton, TN?
The driving distance from Benton, KY to Kenton, TN is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Graves County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Kenton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Kenton.
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Start on East 12th Street
38 m · 9 sec · East 12th Street
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Turn left onto Poplar Street
2578 ft · 44 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East 5th Street
3169 ft · 56 sec · East 5th Street
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Continue on Symsonia Road
2105 ft · 41 sec · Symsonia Road
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Turn left
1735 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight right
42.4 mi · 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Memphis
1149 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Martin
58 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
146 m · 6 sec
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Continue straight
4.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Union City, Troy
3021 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Bethlehem Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bethlehem Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Nailling Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Nailling Drive
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Turn left onto North Miles Street
115 m · 8 sec · North Miles Street
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Continue on South Miles Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Miles Avenue
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Turn right onto East Reelfoot Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East Reelfoot Avenue
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Turn left onto South 1st Street
15.6 mi · 18 min · South 1st Street
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Turn right onto West Church Street
23 m · 3 sec · West Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Kenton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Symsonia Road
Merge slight right
42.4 mi · 00h 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Benton and Partly Sunny near Kenton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Kenton?
The road trip is about 71.8 miles (115.6 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?
Wingo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.9 miles from Benton and 35.9 miles from Kenton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:42 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.15 one way or $20.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Benton and Partly Sunny near Kenton.
Stop Ideas Near Wingo
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 Wingo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Kenton. Straight-line distance: 58.3 mi (93.82 km).
#1 Benton
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,467 |
| Coordinates | 36.8572800, -88.3503100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kenton
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 36.2022900, -89.0122900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kenton (-89.01229, 36.20229)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 116 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.00 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $15.54 | $31.07 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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