The drive from Georgetown, KY to Benton, KY covers 370.5 miles and takes about 7h 18m 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 24, Hal Rogers Parkway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 86.2 miles on Cumberland Parkway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.92 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
185.2 miles from Georgetown, KY
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 46m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 18m. Total distance: 370.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h 18m highway drive covering 370.5 miles, with most of the trip on Cumberland Parkway and I 24. The longest continuous stretch is about 86.2 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 47 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 86.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Cumberland Parkway and I 24. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 239.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
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 27 significant decision points across 370.5 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 239.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 245 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 27 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
239.9 mi into trip|~4h 45m in
Take the exit toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 20A-B
Toward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, Scottsville
6
240.1 mi into trip|~4h 46m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 165: Owensboro
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 20B
Toward I 165: Owensboro
6
245 mi into trip|~4h 51m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 5
Toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Gree...
8
319.9 mi into trip|~6h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 65
Toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
6
368.6 mi into trip|~7h 14m in
Take the exit toward KY 348: Benton, Symsonia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 43
Toward KY 348: Benton, Symsonia
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Georgetown, KY and Benton, KY, road signs point toward London, Bowling Green, Scottsville and Cadiz.
London
95.8 mi in|~2h 4m
Bowling Green
130.9 mi in|~2h 47m
Scottsville
239.9 mi in|~4h 45m
Cadiz
319.9 mi in|~6h 22m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Cumberland Parkway
86.2 mi
1h 32m
I 24
39.5 mi
42m
Hal Rogers Parkway
34.5 mi
41m
US 25E
34.4 mi
42m
US 119
29 mi
32m
US 68
26.4 mi
31m
I 65
21.4 mi
22m
KY 38
19.6 mi
34m
Longest stretch:
Cumberland Parkway
— 86.2 mi, about 1h 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, KY and Benton, KY.
1
Start on KY 38
20 mi·34 min·KY 38
2
Enter roundabout onto KY 38
89 ft·1 sec·KY 38
3
Continue on KY 38
345 ft·10 sec·KY 38
4
Turn right onto US 421
1.1 mi·2 min·US 421
5
Turn left onto US 119
29 mi·32 min·US 119
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 25E
34 mi·42 min·US 25E
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi·24 sec
Toward I 75 North: Lexington
8
Merge onto I 75
11 mi·12 min·I 75
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi·16 sec
Toward KY 80: Somerset, London
10
Keep slight left at fork
232 ft·9 sec
11
Turn left onto KY 80
35 mi·41 min·Hal Rogers Parkway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto KY 914
0.4 mi·34 sec·KY 914
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward Bowling Green
14
Merge onto Cumberland Parkway
86 mi·1 hr 32 min·Cumberland Parkway
15
Continue on Cumberland Parkway
0.3 mi·19 sec·Cumberland Parkway
Exit 1BToward I 65 South: Bowling Green
16
Continue on Cumberland Expressway
0.7 mi·1 min·Cumberland Expressway
17
Merge onto I 65
21 mi·22 min·I 65
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 20A-BToward I 165, KY 9007: Owensboro, ScottsvilleUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.6 mi·50 sec
Exit 20BToward I 165: Owensboro
20
Merge onto I 165
4.3 mi·4 min·I 165
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Exit 5Toward US 68, KY 80: Russellville, Bowling Green
22
Turn left onto US 68; KY 80
8.2 mi·9 min·Russellville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on US 68; KY 80
12 mi·13 min·Bowling Green Road
24
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.2 mi·3 min·East Jefferson Davis Highway
25
Continue on US 68; KY 80
0.6 mi·51 sec·Bowling Green Road
26
Continue on US 68 Business
0.1 mi·12 sec·Franklin Street
27
Continue on US 68 Business
0.2 mi·19 sec·Franklin Road
28
Continue on US 68 Business
373 ft·6 sec·Franklin Street
29
Continue on US 68 Business
0.6 mi·54 sec·East 4th Street
30
Turn right onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
129 ft·5 sec·North Main Street
31
Turn left onto US 68 Business; KY 3519
227 ft·5 sec·West 4th Street
32
Continue on US 68 Business
0.3 mi·23 sec·West 4th Street
33
Continue on US 68 Business
7.9 mi·9 min·Hopkinsville Road
34
Continue on US 68; KY 80
26 mi·31 min·US 68; KY 80
35
Turn right onto US 41; KY 109
0.9 mi·1 min·East 9th Street
36
Continue on US 68; KY 80; KY 109
1.3 mi·2 min·West 7th Street
37
Keep slight left at fork onto US 68; KY 80
9.2 mi·11 min·Cadiz Road
38
Continue on US 68; KY 80
3.6 mi·4 min·Hopkinsville Road
39
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Exit 65Toward US 68, KY 80: Hopkinsville, Cadiz
40
Merge onto I 24
39 mi·42 min·I 24
41
Keep slight left at fork onto I 69
8.9 mi·9 min·I 69
Exit 25A
42
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Exit 43Toward KY 348: Benton, Symsonia
43
Turn left onto KY 348
0.4 mi·50 sec·Symsonia Road
44
Continue on KY 348
0.6 mi·50 sec·West 5th Street
45
Turn right onto US 641; KY 58
0.5 mi·49 sec·Main Street
46
Turn left onto KY 58; KY 408
136 ft·2 sec·East 12th Street
47
Arrive at destination
KY 58; KY 408
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 185.2 miles from Georgetown, KY, or about 3h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 86.2 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 82 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 185.2 miles or 3h 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 6h 11m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, KY than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Georgetown, 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 Georgetown, KY
This is one driving day of about 370.5 miles and 7h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Georgetown, 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 86.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 185.2 mi from Georgetown, KY
· 3h 46m into the drive
The midpoint is around 185.2 miles from Georgetown, KY, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benton, KY
The final approach into Benton, 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 Benton, 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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 140.5
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
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 217.2
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 51.1
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...
30 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 319.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$57.92 one way
$115.85 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg130 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$63.60
$127.20
premium
$4.89
$71.30
$142.60
diesel
$5.61
$81.80
$163.60
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: 129.6 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
111.1
1
$38.90
$17.78
Efficient EV
92.6
1
$32.42
$14.82
EV Truck/SUV
148.2
1
$51.87
$23.71
Gas CO2
130 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
Georgetown, KY
Afternoon
in Georgetown on Thursday
Local time
1:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Benton, KY
Afternoon
in Benton on Thursday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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 earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
10 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
7h 18m 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 Georgetown, KY to Benton, KY covers 370.5 miles and takes about 7h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Cumberland Parkway, I 24, Hal Rogers Parkway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 185.2 miles from Georgetown, KY. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $57.92 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 27 significant decision points across 370.5 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 239.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 240.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 245 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Georgetown, KY and Benton, KY, road signs point toward London, Bowling Green, Scottsville and Cadiz.
