Benton Vacation Rentals, Hotels, Weather, Map and Attractions

Benton is located in the southwest corner of Kentucky. It's the county seat of Marshall County and has a population of approximately 4, 000. The town of Benton is nestled in the scenic hills south and west of Clarks River. It was founded in 1842 by John Bearden and Francis H. Clayton and named for Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri. For outdoor recreation, Benton is near Kentucky Lake, which is the largest artificial lake east of the Mississippi River. Kentucky Lake is well known for its' excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Other things to do include swimming and other water sports, hiking, camping, and picnicking. Since 1842, a yearly tradition in the town of Benton is Tater Day. It began as a day when local sweet potato seedlings were distributed to boost the local agriculture, and developed into a festival that's celebrated on the first Monday in April. Today, it's regarded as the oldest continuously celebrated day of its kind in the nation. Events at Tater Day include a carnival, demolition derby, flea market, a beauty pageant, gospel singing, pancake breakfast, BBQ cook-off and lots more. Another important event in the town of Benton is Big Singing Day, which is the oldest indigenous musical tradition in the United States.

Surrounding areas: Kentucky Lake, Kentucky (9.9 mi), Gilbertsville, Kentucky (11.9 mi), Grand Rivers, Kentucky (11.9 mi), Aurora, Kentucky (12.7 mi), Lake Barkley, Kentucky (13.1 mi), Murray, Kentucky (17.2 mi), Paducah, Kentucky (20.8 mi)

Benton Vacation Rentals

Benton Hotels and Resorts


Hotels & Motels
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites	173 Carroll Rd	Benton, KY		(270) 527-5300
Kenlake State Resort Park	Rt 1	Hardin, KY	7.1 mi.	(800) 325-0143
Days Inn	75 Campbell Dr	Calvert City, KY	7.3 mi.	(270) 395-7162
Inn By The Lake	2184 US 62	Gilbertsville, KY	11.9 mi.	(270) 362-4278
Ken Bar Inn	Hwy 641	Gilbertsville, KY	11.9 mi.	(270) 362-8652
Ky Barkley Lakes Inn	I-24 Exit 31	Grand Rivers, KY	11.9 mi.	(270) 928-2700
Fox Fire Motor Inn	US 62 & I-24	Calvert City, KY	12.2 mi.	(270) 395-7162
Mayfair Furnished Apartment	6600 Benton Rd	Paducah, KY	13.8 mi.	(270) 898-7146
Microtel Inn & Suites	1017 Dover Rd	Grand Rivers, KY	14.7 mi.	(270) 928-2740
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites	1504 N 12th St	Murray, KY	15.6 mi.	(270) 759-4449
Amerihost Inn	1210 N 12th St	Murray, KY	16.0 mi.	(270) 759-5910
Days Inn - Murray Ky	517 S 12th St	Murray, KY	16.7 mi.	(270) 753-6706
Travelers Motel	Hwy 641	Suwanee, KY	16.8 mi.	(270) 388-7241
Best Western Racer Inn	Hwy 641 S	Murray, KY	17.2 mi.	(270) 753-5986
Shoney's Inn	Hwy 641 N	Murray, KY	17.2 mi.	(270) 753-5353
Days Inn	139 Days Inn Dr	Kuttawa, KY	18.4 mi.	(270) 388-5420
Hampton Inn	62 Days Inn Dr	Kuttawa, KY	18.4 mi.	(270) 388-5777
Relax Inn	Rt 2	Kuttawa, KY	18.4 mi.	(270) 388-2285
Super 8 Motel	1100 Links Ln	Mayfield, KY	18.4 mi.	(270) 247-8899
Knights Inn	1379 Irvin Cobb	Paducah, KY	19.9 mi.	(270) 442-1133
Quality Inn	1350 Irvin Cobb Dr	Paducah, KY	20.0 mi.	(270) 443-8751
Baymont Inn Paducah	5300 Old Cairo Rd	Paducah, KY	20.8 mi.	(270) 443-4343
Comfort Inn	5106 Old Cairo Rd	Paducah, KY	20.8 mi.	(270) 442-1616
Comfort Suites Of Paducah	135 Mcbride Ln	Paducah, KY	20.8 mi.	(270) 442-2080
Comfort Suites	2880 James Sanders Blvd	Paducah, KY	20.8 mi.	(270) 442-2080
Country Inn & Suites	145 Mcbride Ln	Paducah, KY	20.8 mi.	(270) 442-2201
Drury Suites Paducah	2930 James-Sanders Blvd	Paducah, KY	20.8 mi.	(270) 441-0024
JR's Executive Inn	One Executive Blvd	Paducah, KY	20.8 mi.	(270) 443-8000
Villager Lodge	1234 Broadway St	Paducah, KY	21.1 mi.	(270) 443-8401
Denton Motel	2550 Lone Oak Rd	Paducah, KY	21.3 mi.	(270) 554-1626
Ramada Inn	727 Joe Clifton Dr	Paducah, KY	22.0 mi.	(270) 443-7521
Country Hearth Inn	120 Funway	Eddyville, KY	22.1 mi.	(270) 388-4535
Eddy Creek Resort	Hwy 93	Eddyville, KY	22.1 mi.	(270) 388-2271
Holiday Hills Resort	Rt 1	Eddyville, KY	22.1 mi.	(270) 388-7236
Twin Tiki Motel	Hwy 62 & 641	Eddyville, KY	22.1 mi.	(270) 388-2281
Sunset Inn	2308 Hinkleville	Paducah, KY	22.8 mi.	(270) 554-2196
Courtyard Paducah	3835 Technology Dr	Paducah, KY	23.5 mi.	(800) 321-2211
Days Inn	3901 Hinkleville	Paducah, KY	23.6 mi.	(270) 442-7501
Westowne Inn	3851 Hinkleville	Paducah, KY	23.6 mi.	(270) 442-5666
Drury Inn Paducah	3975 Hinkleville Rd	Paducah, KY	23.7 mi.	(270) 443-3313

Benton Weather & Climate

Southwestern Kentucky has a four-season climate with warm, humid summers and cold, wet winters. The climate classification is humid subtropical. The greatest rainfall occurs in the winter and early spring, especially March. September and October are the driest months due to the higher frequency of slow-moving, high-pressure systems. Thunderstorms are common in spring and summer. Average annual precipitation is 49 inches and snowfall ranges from 4 to 10 inches. Snow cover rarely lasts for more than a few days, although it is occasionally hit by major snowstorms. This area is also prone to freezing rain and ice storms. Other severe storms, such as tornadoes are possible, but infrequent in southwestern Kentucky. When they do occur, however, it's usually west of the Cumberland Plateau.

Month	High Temp	Low Temp	Rainfall	Ocean Temp
January	44°F	27°F	3.80 in.	-
February	51°F	30°F	4.38 in.	-
March	61°F	38°F	4.51 in.	-
April	72°F	47°F	4.62 in.	-
May	81°F	56°F	4.97 in.	-
June	89°F	65°F	4.11 in.	-
July	93°F	70°F	4.46 in.	-
August	92°F	68°F	4.31 in.	-
September	85°F	60°F	3.60 in.	-
October	74°F	49°F	2.94 in.	-
November	60°F	40°F	4.80 in.	-
December	48°F	31°F	4.51 in.	-

Benton Map & Transportation



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The closest airports in the area are Kyle Oakley Field (CEY) located about 13 miles south of Benton in Murray, Kentucky, the Barkley Regional airport (PAH) located approximately 27 miles northwest of Benton in Paducah, Kentucky, Outlaw Field (CKV) located roughly 54 miles southeast of Benton in Clarksville, Tennessee, the Williamson County Regional airport (MWA) located around 71 miles northwest of Benton in Marion, Illinois, and finally the Cape Girardeau Regional airport (CGI) located about 71 miles northwest of Benton in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Benton Attractions


Amusement and Theme Parks
Millsprings Amusement Park	Paducah	KY	20.8 mi.
Dogwood Lake Fun Park	Dunmor	KY	76.3 mi.

Water Parks
Venture Waterpark	Eddyville	KY	22.1 mi.
Nashville Shores Water Park	Nashville	TN	99.2 mi.

Golf Courses
Kerry Landing Golf Course	Benton	KY
Kenlake State Resort Park	Hardin	KY	7.5 mi.
Calvert City Golf & Country Club	Calvert City	KY	11.9 mi.
Frances E Miller Memorial Golf Course	Murray	KY	17.2 mi.
Sullivans Par 3	Murray	KY	17.2 mi.
Mayfield Golf & Country Club	Mayfield	KY	17.5 mi.
South Highland Country Club	Mayfield	KY	17.5 mi.
Midtown Golf Course	Paducah	KY	20.7 mi.
Paxton Park Golf Course	Paducah	KY	20.7 mi.
Mt Pleasant Country Club	Mount Pleasant	TN	26.8 mi.
Arrowhead Golf Club	Cadiz	KY	28.8 mi.
Futures Golf Club	Puryear	TN	28.9 mi.
Dogwood Hills	Cunningham	KY	29.4 mi.

State Parks
Kentucky Dam Village State Park		KY	10.4 mi.
Kenlake State Park		KY	15.1 mi.
Lake Barkley State Park		KY	23.8 mi.
Fort Massac State Park		IL	26.7 mi.
Paris Landing State Park		TN	32.9 mi.
Dixon Springs State Park		IL	40.0 mi.

Museums
National Boyscout Museum	Murray	KY	17.2 mi.	(Children's)
National Quilt Museum	Paducah	KY	20.8 mi.	(Art)
Obion County Museum	Union City	TN	49.3 mi.	(History)

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