The drive from Benton, KY to Georgetown, KY covers 369.4 miles and takes about 7h 16m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cumberland Parkway, I 69, Russellville Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.6 miles on Cumberland Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
184.7 miles from Benton, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 31m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 16m. Total distance: 369.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 16m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 16m highway drive covering 369.4 miles, with most of the trip on Cumberland Parkway and I 69. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.6 miles on Cumberland Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 50 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Cumberland Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and I 69. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.4 miles in near I 69.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 369.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.1 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9.4 mi into trip|~11m in|I 69
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69 toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Hender...
6
50 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 65
Toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
5
100.1 mi into trip|~1h 56m in|US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
129.9 mi into trip|~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward I 65 North: Louisville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 1A
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
6
238.7 mi into trip|~4h 28m in
Take the exit toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 86
Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Benton, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Hopkinsville, Somerset, Glasgow, Burnside and Barbourville.
Hopkinsville
50 mi in|~54m
Somerset
152.6 mi in|~2h 56m
Glasgow
152.6 mi in|~2h 56m
Burnside
238.7 mi in|~4h 28m
Barbourville
284.8 mi in|~5h 23m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cumberland Parkway
85.6 mi
1h 31m
I 69
48.3 mi
51m
Russellville Road
35.9 mi
42m
KY 80
33.8 mi
40m
Cumberland Gap Parkway
30.7 mi
36m
Interstate Highway 65
21.7 mi
23m
KY 38
19.7 mi
34m
Harlan Road
15.9 mi
18m
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 85.6 mi, about 1h 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, KY and Georgetown, KY.
1
Start on KY 58; KY 408
125 ft·8 sec·East 12th Street
2
Turn left onto US 641; KY 58; KY 408
0.5 mi·43 sec·Poplar Street
3
Continue on US 641; KY 58
0.6 mi·55 sec·East 5th Street
4
Continue on KY 348
0.2 mi·20 sec·Symsonia Road
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·50 sec
6
Merge onto I 69
7.7 mi·8 min·I 69
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
41 mi·43 min·I 69
Toward I 24 East, I 69 North: Nashville, Henderson
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 65Toward US 68, KY 80: Cadiz, Hopkinsville
9
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
3.8 mi·4 min·Hopkinsville Road
10
Continue on US 68; KY 80
9.2 mi·11 min·Cadiz Road
11
Continue on US 68; KY 80
1.3 mi·2 min·West 7th Street
12
Turn straight onto US 68; KY 80; KY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·West 9th Street
13
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
1.3 mi·1 min·McLean Avenue
14
Continue on US 68; KY 80
8.9 mi·10 min·Russellville Road
15
Continue on US 68; KY 80
5.2 mi·5 min·Jefferson Davis Highway
16
Continue on US 68; KY 80
19 mi·22 min·Russellville Road
17
Continue on US 68 Business
0.3 mi·25 sec·West 4th Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
231 ft·7 sec·West 4th Street
19
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
72 ft·1 sec·South Main Street
20
Turn right onto US 68 Business
0.6 mi·55 sec·East 4th Street
21
Turn right onto US 68 Business
373 ft·6 sec·Franklin Street
22
Continue on US 68 Business
0.2 mi·19 sec·Franklin Road
23
Continue on US 68 Business
0.1 mi·12 sec·Franklin Street
24
Continue on US 68 Business
0.6 mi·51 sec·Bowling Green Road
25
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.2 mi·3 min·East Jefferson Davis Highway
26
Continue on US 68; KY 80
12 mi·13 min·Bowling Green Road
27
Continue on US 68; KY 80
8.0 mi·9 min·Russellville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 165 South
29
Merge onto I 165
4.8 mi·5 min·I 165
30
Take the exit
0.4 mi·58 sec
Exit 1AToward I 65 North: Louisville
31
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi·53 sec
Toward I 65 North: Louisville
32
Merge onto I 65
22 mi·23 min·Interstate Highway 65
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward Somerset, Glasgow
34
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi·1 hr 31 min·Cumberland Parkway
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
Exit 86Toward KY 914: Somerset, Burnside
36
Continue on KY 914
0.4 mi·33 sec·KY 914
37
Turn left onto KY 80
34 mi·40 min·KY 80
Use the left lane.
38
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
39
Merge onto I 75
11 mi·12 min·I 75
40
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward US 25, US 25E: Corbin, Barbourville
41
Turn left onto US 25E
2.0 mi·3 min·Corbin Bypass
42
Continue on US 25E
31 mi·36 min·Cumberland Gap Parkway
43
Continue on US 25E
1.8 mi·2 min·Bob Madon Bypass
44
Turn left onto US 119
16 mi·18 min·Harlan Road
45
Continue on US 119
13 mi·14 min·Pineville Road
46
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi·2 min·US 421
47
Turn left onto KY 38
386 ft·9 sec·KY 38
48
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
91 ft·1 sec·KY 38
49
Continue on KY 38
20 mi·34 min·KY 38
50
Arrive at destination
KY 38
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 184.7 miles from Benton, KY, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.6 miles.
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 81 miles or 1h 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 184.7 miles or 3h 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Georgetown, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Benton, KY
This is one driving day of about 369.4 miles and 7h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 81 miles from Benton, KY.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Cumberland Parkway for about 85.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 184.7 mi from Benton, KY
· 3h 31m into the drive
The midpoint is around 184.7 miles from Benton, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before Cumberland Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.6 miles.
Arriving in Georgetown, KY
The final approach into Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, KY.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
The US won a significant victory early in the Civil War at the Battle of Mill Springs. Explore the rolling fields of Kentucky where the battle took place and learn about that state's strategic importa...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 229.3
Rolling hills, deep river valleys, and the world's longest known cave system. Mammoth Cave National Park is home to thousands of years of human history and a rich diversity of plant and animal life, e...
10 mi from route
~24 min detour
Free
near mile 152.9
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America...
11 mi from route
~27 min detour
Free
near mile 318.5
Brigadier General Ulysses S. Grant was becoming quite famous as he wrote these words following the surrender of Confederate Fort Donelson on Sunday, February 16, 1862. The Union victory at Fort Donels...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.75 one way
$115.50 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg129 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$63.41
$126.82
premium
$4.89
$71.09
$142.18
diesel
$5.61
$81.56
$163.12
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$58
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 129.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
110.8
1
$38.79
$17.73
Efficient EV
92.4
1
$32.32
$14.78
EV Truck/SUV
147.8
1
$51.72
$23.64
Gas CO2
129 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Benton, KY
Night
in Benton on Thursday
Local time
11:21 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Georgetown, KY
Late night
in Georgetown on Friday
Local time
12:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
49°F
Somerset, KY
185 mi in
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
14 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
7h 16m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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 Georgetown, KY covers 369.4 miles and takes about 7h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Parkway, I 69, Russellville Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 184.7 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 $57.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 369.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.4 miles (I 69): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 50 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 100.1 miles (US 68 Business; KY 3519 / West 4th Street): Navigation decision point.
Between Benton, KY and Georgetown, KY, road signs point toward Hopkinsville, Somerset, Glasgow, Burnside and Barbourville.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument, Mammoth Cave National Park and Cumberland Gap National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
