How far is Bowling Green, KY from Benton, KY?
The driving distance from Bowling Green, KY to Benton, KY is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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
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City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bowling Green and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bowling Green and Benton.
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Start on the route
98 m · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Street
1084 ft · 47 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto East 13th Avenue
146 m · 27 sec · East 13th Avenue
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Turn left onto State Street
1109 ft · 36 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto College Heights Boulevard
2507 ft · 1 min · College Heights Boulevard
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Continue on Avenue of Champions
2505 ft · 1 min · Avenue of Champions
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Continue on Russellville Road
10.8 mi · 13 min · Russellville Road
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
11.8 mi · 13 min · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on East Jefferson Davis Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · East Jefferson Davis Highway
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Continue on Bowling Green Road
2964 ft · 52 sec · Bowling Green Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
765 ft · 13 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on Franklin Road
1133 ft · 19 sec · Franklin Road
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Continue on Franklin Street
114 m · 7 sec · Franklin Street
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Continue on East 4th Street
3196 ft · 54 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
39 m · 6 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West 4th Street
69 m · 6 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on West 4th Street
1391 ft · 24 sec · West 4th Street
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
7.9 mi · 10 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Continue straight
26.4 mi · 31 min
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Turn right onto East 9th Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East 9th Street
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Continue on West 7th Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West 7th Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Cadiz Road
9.2 mi · 11 min · Cadiz Road
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Continue on Hopkinsville Road
3.6 mi · 4 min · Hopkinsville Road
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Take the exit right toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
1612 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left
8.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward KY 348: Benton, Symsonia
1965 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto Symsonia Road
2145 ft · 50 sec · Symsonia Road
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Continue on West 5th Street
2929 ft · 51 sec · West 5th Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
2604 ft · 50 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto East 12th Street
42 m · 3 sec · East 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bowling Green and Benton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 68
Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 00h 42m
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 Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bowling Green to Benton?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Hopkinsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Bowling Green and 64.7 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.7 miles (170.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 1:20 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bowling Green and Mostly Sunny near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Hopkinsville
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 Hopkinsville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bowling Green and Benton. Straight-line distance: 105.71 mi (170.13 km).
#1 Bowling Green
The most populous city in Warren County, Kentucky.
| Population | 70,631 |
| Coordinates | 36.9903200, -86.4436000 |
| Altitude | 161 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,467 |
| Coordinates | 36.8572800, -88.3503100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Benton (-88.35031, 36.85728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $17.20 | $34.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $19.39 | $38.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $24.19 | $48.37 |
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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