Origin
Benton, KY
Afternoon in Benton on Sunday
Local time
3:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, KY to Elizabethtown, KY
Drive Time
2h 59m
Distance
164.5 mi
265 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
★
6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 21m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, KY
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Elizabethtown, KY
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Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 164.5 miles and takes about 2h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Poplar Street, East 5th Street, Symsonia Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.99 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
82.3 miles from Benton, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 59m drive with frequent turns across 164.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Poplar Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Benton, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benton, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Poplar Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East 5th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Symsonia Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 24 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 69 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Western Kentucky Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 31W | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Elizabethtown Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Poplar Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, KY and Elizabethtown, KY.
1
Start on East 12th Street
125 ft
·
9 sec
·
East 12th Street
2
Turn left onto Poplar Street
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
Poplar Street
3
Continue on East 5th Street
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
East 5th Street
4
Continue on Symsonia Road
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Symsonia Road
5
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge slight left
7.7 mi
·
8 min
7
Keep slight left to continue on I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
17 mi
·
17 min
·
I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
8
Take the exit slight right toward I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
38 mi
·
41 min
·
I 69 North: Elizabethtown, Princeton
9
Keep slight right to continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
10
Continue on Western Kentucky Parkway
98 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Western Kentucky Parkway
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 31W Bypass: Elizabethtown
12
Turn right onto Elizabethtown Bypass
400 ft
·
7 sec
·
Elizabethtown Bypass
13
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Glendale Road
154 ft
·
2 sec
·
New Glendale Road
14
Exit the roundabout onto New Glendale Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
New Glendale Road
15
Turn left onto East Dixie Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
East Dixie Avenue
16
Turn right
135 ft
·
3 sec
17
Turn left
118 ft
·
2 sec
18
Keep slight right to continue on West Dixie Avenue
446 ft
·
11 sec
·
West Dixie Avenue
19
Turn right onto North Mulberry Street
79 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Mulberry Street
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 82.3 miles from Benton, KY, or about 1h 29m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 82.3 miles or 1h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Elizabethtown, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Benton, KY so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Benton, KY
This is one driving day of about 164.5 miles and 2h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 82.3 mi from Benton, KY · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
82 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 82.3 miles from Benton, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elizabethtown, KY
The final approach into Elizabethtown, KY usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Elizabethtown, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.99 one way
$49.97 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.54 | $55.09 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.05 | $62.11 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $36.55 | $73.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 57.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.27 | $7.90 |
| Efficient EV | 41.1 | 0 | $14.39 | $6.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 65.8 | 0 | $23.03 | $10.53 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elizabethtown, KY
Afternoon in Elizabethtown on Sunday
Local time
4:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour later
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
4 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 59m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Benton, KY to Elizabethtown, KY covers 164.5 miles and takes about 2h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Poplar Street, East 5th Street, Symsonia Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 82.3 miles from Benton, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.99 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Benton, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is easy. At 2h 59m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Benton, KY to Elizabethtown, KY is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Benton, KY to Elizabethtown, KY does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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