How far is Hardin, KY from Benton, KY?
The driving distance from Hardin, KY to Benton, KY is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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City in Calloway County, Kentucky, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hardin and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hardin and Benton.
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Start on 4th Street
48 m · 9 sec · 4th Street
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Turn right onto Commerce Street
1238 ft · 40 sec · Commerce Street
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Turn left onto Aurora Highway
2412 ft · 41 sec · Aurora Highway
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Continue on Brewers Highway
2033 ft · 35 sec · Brewers Highway
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Turn right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Poplar Street
2895 ft · 54 sec · Poplar Street
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Turn left onto East 11th Street
78 m · 17 sec · East 11th Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
80 m · 10 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 Hardin and Benton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn right
4.08 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Hardin and Sunny near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hardin to Benton?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Murray is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Hardin and 4.2 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.1 miles (11.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.09 one way or $2.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hardin and Sunny near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Murray
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hardin and Benton. Straight-line distance: 7.08 mi (11.39 km).
#1 Hardin
Human settlement in Marshall County, Kentucky, United States of America
| Population | 607 |
| Coordinates | 36.7647800, -88.2953100 |
| Altitude | 125 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Benton
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4,467 |
| Coordinates | 36.8572800, -88.3503100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: East 12th Street (-88.350306, 36.857199)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.09 | $2.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
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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