Benton to Bowling Green, Kentucky: Road Trip Guide & Distance

382.9 miles 616.2 km · straight line
459.4 miles estimated 739.4 km · driving distance
9h 15min estimated drive time
$44 - $54 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
62° ENE bearing direction

How far is Benton from Bowling Green, Kentucky?

The distance from Benton to Bowling Green, Kentucky is 382.9 miles (616.2 km) as the crow flies. Bowling Green, Kentucky is located ENE of Benton. By car, the driving distance is approximately 459.4 miles, taking about 9h 15min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Benton in Arkansas and Bowling Green, Kentucky in Kentucky.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Benton and Bowling Green, Kentucky. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Benton to Bowling Green, Kentucky

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 15min $44 - $54 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 6min $37–$69* Budget
Train ~8h 47min $55–$161* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Benton & Bowling Green, Kentucky

Quick Facts

Benton
34.56°N, 92.59°W
America/Chicago
124m elevation
Bowling Green, Kentucky
36.99°N, 86.44°W
America/Chicago
161m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 65 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients