How far is Iola, KY from Benton, KY?
The driving distance from Iola, KY to Benton, KY is about 6.2 miles (10 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Marshall County, Kentucky, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Iola and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Iola and Benton.
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Start on the route
1208 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Iola Lane
1365 ft · 1 min · Iola Lane
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Turn left onto New Harmony Road
1.5 km · 4 min · New Harmony Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Symsonia Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Symsonia Highway
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Continue on Symsonia Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · 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 Iola 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.
Symsonia Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Symsonia Highway
2.2 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Iola and Mostly Clear near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Iola to Benton?
The road trip is about 6.2 miles (10 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.1 miles from Iola and 3.1 miles from Benton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.84 one way or $1.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Iola and Mostly Clear near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Hardin
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 Hardin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Iola and Benton. Straight-line distance: 4.62 mi (7.43 km).
#1 Iola
Iola is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 36.8997800, -88.4147600 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| 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: 10 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $3.83 | $0.84 | $1.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.42 | $0.97 | $1.94 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $1.07 | $2.13 |
| Diesel | $6.08 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
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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