How far is Benton, KY from Richmond, KY?
The driving distance from Benton, KY to Richmond, KY is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 17m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Richmond.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Richmond.
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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
1078 ft · 20 sec · Symsonia Road
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Take the ramp right
2074 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
7.7 mi · 8 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
16.6 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38.3 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
1783 ft · 22 sec · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98.9 mi · 1 hr 46 min · Western Kentucky Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
1955 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville
3052 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Lexington, Bardstown
3252 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Bluegrass Parkway
70.7 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Bluegrass Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on US 60 West: Frankfort
571 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Versailles Road
4.4 mi · 6 min · Versailles Road
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 4 South: New Circle Road
1920 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Circle Road
7.3 mi · 10 min · New Circle Road
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Take the exit slight right toward Alumni Drive
1175 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto Alumni Drive
3104 ft · 1 min · Alumni Drive
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Turn left onto Man O War Boulevard
1.6 km · 2 min · Man O War Boulevard
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Turn right onto Richmond Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Richmond Road
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Continue on Athens Boonesboro Road
2.4 mi · 3 min · Athens Boonesboro Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South: Knoxville
2459 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 25 North, US 421 North
1770 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto Lexington Road
46 m · 8 sec · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
2773 ft · 1 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on Lexington Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Lexington Road
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Continue on West Main Street
2460 ft · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
32 m · 2 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Richmond.
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
98.9 mi · 01h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Richmond?
The road trip is about 274.5 miles (441.8 km) and usually takes 04h 17m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Clarkson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.6 miles from Benton and 137.9 miles from Richmond.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.2 miles (372.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:26 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.54 one way or $73.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.1 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Benton and Richmond, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Richmond.
Stop Ideas Near Clarkson
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 Clarkson.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Richmond. Straight-line distance: 231.21 mi (372.1 km).
#1 Benton
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,467 |
| Coordinates | 36.8572800, -88.3503100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richmond
City in and the county seat of Madison County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 36,800 |
| Coordinates | 37.7478600, -84.2946500 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| Country | United States |
End: North 2nd Street (-84.294897, 37.747963)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 442 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 25m |
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 | $3.77 | $36.54 | $73.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $41.21 | $82.42 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $45.10 | $90.19 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $51.40 | $102.79 |
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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