How far is it from Dawson Springs, KY, to Benton, KY, ?

The distance between Dawson Springs, KY, and Benton, KY, is 55 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Dawson Springs, KY, to Benton, KY, ?

The drive from Dawson Springs, KY, to Benton, KY, takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Dawson Springs, KY, to Benton, KY, ?

The fastest route from Dawson Springs, KY, to Benton, KY, covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.

Which direction is Benton, KY from Dawson Springs, KY?

Benton, KY lies roughly to the south-west of Dawson Springs, KY.

Which roads does the route from Dawson Springs, KY to Benton, KY follow?

The drive from Dawson Springs, KY to Benton, KY mainly follows I 69.

Which towns do you pass between Dawson Springs, KY and Benton, KY?

Towns on the route from Dawson Springs, KY to Benton, KY include Princeton, Eddyville, Calvert City.

Are there charging stations between Dawson Springs, KY and Benton, KY?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Dawson Springs, KY to Benton, KY, including Hucks Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); The Hampton Inn Hotel - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Country Chevrolet GMC (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

Dawson Springs, KY Benton, KY

Distance: 55 miDuration: 1 h 10 min

Driving from Dawson Springs, KY to Benton, KY takes about 1 h 10 min via I 69. The distance is 55 mi. The straight-line distance is 44 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Cadiz, KY, Kuttawa, KY, Grand Rivers, KY. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 55 mi

1 Depart onto Pine Street 1 mi
2 At end of road, turn left onto Oak Heights 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right onto West Rosedale Lane 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Industrial Parkway 2 mi
5 Continue straight onto Charleston Road 1 mi
6 Take ramp left 1 mi
7 Merge slightly left 24 mi
8 Keep slightly right 17 mi

9 Keep slightly left 9 mi
10 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Symsonia Road 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto West 5th Street 1 mi
13 Turn right onto Main Street 1 mi
14 Turn right onto West 14th Street 1 mi
15 Turn left onto Walnut Street 1 mi
16 Turn left onto Golf Course Road 1 mi
17 Arrive right onto Golf Course Road

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The return trip from Benton, KY to Dawson Springs, KY covers roughly the same distance, 55 mi.

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Charging points along the way

5 chargers

Hucks Travel Center - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 2299 US-62, Kuttawa, KY, 42055250 kW
The Hampton Inn Hotel - Tesla SuperchargerTesla · 62 Days Inn Dr., Kuttawa, KY, 42055250 kW
Country Chevrolet GMCCCS · 104 West 5th Street, Benton, KY, 4202550 kW
CITY HALL PRINCETON DWTNType1 · 206 E Market St, Princeton, KY, 424457.2 kW
GTB GTB 1Type1 · 263 Green Turtle Bay Dr, Grand Rivers, KY, 420457.2 kW

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Benton, KY → Dover, TN53 mi · 1 h 20 min Benton, KY → Wyatt, MO59 mi · 1 h 25 min Benton, KY → Cave-In-Rock, IL60 mi · 1 h 35 min Benton, KY → Rives, TN61 mi · 1 h 15 min Benton, KY → Hardin, KY8 mi · 15 min Benton, KY → Calvert City, KY16 mi · 25 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated September 2, 2026.

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How far is it from Dawson Springs, KY, {fromState} to Benton, KY, {toState}?: The distance between Dawson Springs, KY, {fromState} and Benton, KY, {toState} is 55 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Dawson Springs, KY, {fromState} to Benton, KY, {toState}?: The drive from Dawson Springs, KY, {fromState} to Benton, KY, {toState} takes approximately 1 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Dawson Springs, KY, {fromState} to Benton, KY, {toState}?: The fastest route from Dawson Springs, KY, {fromState} to Benton, KY, {toState} covers 55 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 10 min.
Which direction is Benton, KY from Dawson Springs, KY?: Benton, KY lies roughly to the south-west of Dawson Springs, KY.
Which roads does the route from Dawson Springs, KY to Benton, KY follow?: The drive from Dawson Springs, KY to Benton, KY mainly follows I 69.
Which towns do you pass between Dawson Springs, KY and Benton, KY?: Towns on the route from Dawson Springs, KY to Benton, KY include Princeton, Eddyville, Calvert City.
Are there charging stations between Dawson Springs, KY and Benton, KY?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Dawson Springs, KY to Benton, KY, including Hucks Travel Center - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); The Hampton Inn Hotel - Tesla Supercharger (250 kW); Country Chevrolet GMC (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 5.

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