Benton, KY is a small town located in Marshall County with a population of around 2,000 people. Despite its size, Benton offers several transportation options within the city limits and the surrounding area. The most common form of public transit available is the Marshall County Public Transit System, which provides local bus service in Benton and connections to larger metropolitan areas. Additionally, taxis and ride-sharing services such as Uber and Lyft are also available for residents who need to get around town quickly or travel to nearby cities. For those who have their own vehicles, Benton has access to major highways like US Highway 68 and Kentucky Route 94 that offer speedy connections to other parts of the state.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Benton takes 23.2 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Benton get to work:
- 90.6% drive their own car alone
- 8.1% carpool with others
- 1.3% work from home
- 0.0% take mass transit