How far is Benton, KY from Lexington, KY?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Benton and Lexington is 226.4 miles (364.35 km).
Flight distance from Benton, KY to Lexington, KY is 226.4 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 30 minutes.
It takes 00 hours 27 minutes to travel from Benton to Lexington with an airplane (average speed of 550 miles).
Driving distance
The driving distance from Benton, Kentucky to Lexington, Kentucky is: 250.84 miles (403.69 km) by car.
Driving from Benton to Lexington will take approximately 03 hours 52 minutes.
#1 Benton
City in Kentucky
| Population | 4467 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 36°51'26"N 88°21'1"W |
| Latitude | 36.8572800 |
| Longitude | -88.3503100 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lexington
The second most populous city in Kentucky. It is located in central Kentucky. Lexington is known for its horse racing, its many colleges and universities, and its many attractions, such as the Kentucky Horse Park and the University of Kentucky.
| Population | 225366 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 37°59'19"N 84°28'40"W |
| Latitude | 37.9886900 |
| Longitude | -84.4777200 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
Ending point in Lexington: Coldstream Drive (-84.477478,37.988621)
Estimated Travel Time Between Benton and Lexington
The distance between Benton and Lexington is 404 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 04 hours 29 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.
Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Benton, KY and Lexington, KY. The current time in Benton is 02:09:36, although it is 03:09:36 in Lexington.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08 hours 21 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06 hours 16 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05 hours 00 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04 hours 10 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03 hours 35 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 03 hours 20 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 03 hours 07 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 33.51 liters (8.85 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Benton and Lexington.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Benton to Lexington is $28.24 (diesel $37.23).
Kentucky gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.19 | $3.67 | $4.07 | $4.21 |
| Total | $28.24 | $32.51 | $35.99 | $37.23 |
Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.
The average gas price (in Kentucky ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.191 (Diesel $4.206) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Benton and Lexington (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
Distance to Other Cities
Driving distance from Ironville, KY to Benton 364.22 miles (586 km)
Driving distance from Lexington-Fayette, KY to Benton 251.42 miles (405 km)
Driving distance from Meads, KY to Benton 359.52 miles (579 km)
