How far is Kenton, TN from Benton, KY?
The driving distance from Kenton, TN to Benton, KY is about 70.5 miles (113.5 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 Fulton County, Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenton and Benton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton and Benton.
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Start on West Church Street
23 m · 9 sec · West Church Street
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Turn left onto South Poplar Street
15.6 mi · 18 min · South Poplar Street
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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 Miles Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · South Miles Avenue
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Continue on North Miles Street
115 m · 8 sec · North Miles Street
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Turn right onto Nailling Drive
1.5 km · 2 min · Nailling Drive
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Turn left onto Bethlehem Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Bethlehem Road
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 45W North, US 51 North: South Fulton
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Highland Drive
3109 ft · 52 sec · West Highland Drive
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Continue on Highland Drive
1271 ft · 30 sec · Highland Drive
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Turn left onto Nolan Avenue
1551 ft · 27 sec · Nolan Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
38.9 mi · 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 641 Spur South: Hardin, Murray
2134 ft · 52 sec
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Continue straight
1063 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto Mayfield Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Mayfield Highway
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Continue on West 12th Street
1715 ft · 34 sec · West 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 Kenton 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.
Nolan Avenue
Merge slight left
38.9 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Kenton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Benton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenton to Benton?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 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?
Fulton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.2 miles from Kenton and 35.3 miles from Benton.
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 12.2 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 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 $9.72 one way or $19.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Benton.
Stop Ideas Near Fulton
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 Fulton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Benton. Straight-line distance: 58.3 mi (93.82 km).
#1 Kenton
Town in Tennessee, United States
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 36.2022900, -89.0122900 |
| Altitude | 95 |
| 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: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $3.90 | $9.72 | $19.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.37 | $10.87 | $21.74 |
| Premium | $4.77 | $11.89 | $23.77 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $14.94 | $29.89 |
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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