Drive or Fly: Benton, KY to Georgetown, KY?
Side-by-side comparison of driving versus flying for this route. Costs, time, and trade-offs at a glance.
Driving wins
MediumNo scheduled commercial flights found for PAH–TRI. At 369 miles, driving is the only practical option.
Find Your Vehicle (EPA fuel economy data)
· · Fuel cost: $
Drive
Door to Door
7h 16m
Distance
369.4 mi
Total Cost
$117
CO2
149 kg
Cost Breakdown
Fly
Door to Door
4h 25m
35m in the air
Air Distance
293 mi
Total Cost
$187
CO2
75 kg
Door-to-Door Timeline
Cost Breakdown
Airports
No scheduled flights found
No commercial flights between PAH and TRI. Flight estimates above are theoretical.
At a Glance
| Drive | Fly | |
|---|---|---|
| Door-to-door time | 7h 16m | 4h 25m |
| Total cost (1 person) | $117 | $187 |
| Carbon footprint | 149 kg CO2 | 75 kg CO2 |
| Flexibility | High | Low |
| Luggage | Unlimited | Restricted |
| Reliability | Weather dependent | Data unavailable |
Costs are estimates. Actual flight prices vary by airline, date, and booking time. Drive costs based on OSRM routing, EIA fuel prices. Computed Apr 17, 2026.
Route Options
2 different routes between these cities.
via Cumberland Parkway, US 68; KY 80, I 69
via Western Kentucky Parkway, US 150, I 69
Decided to drive? See the full trip plan from Benton, KY to Georgetown, KY with stops, fuel costs, and turn-by-turn directions.