Benton
in Franklin County of Illinois, United States
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Southern Illinois Airport (24 mi) - Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (64 mi)
- Barkley Regional Airport (65 mi)
- Evansville Regional Airport (76 mi)
- Lambert St Louis International Airport (94 mi)
- Owensboro Daviess County Airport (97 mi)
- Decatur Airport (127 mi)
- Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (134 mi)
- Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (171 mi)
- Nashville International Airport (179 mi)
- Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site (Unesco heritage, 72 mi)
- Franklin County Country Club (Golf course, 9 mi)
- Janscos Stardust Golf & Country Club (Golf course, 13 mi)
- Green Acres Golf Club (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Kokopelli Golf Course (Golf course, 17 mi)
- Lake of Egypt Country Club (Golf course, 18 mi)
- Crab Orchard Golf Club (Golf course, 19 mi)
- Red Hawk Country Club (Golf course, 19 mi)
- Crooked Creek Golf Club (Golf course, 22 mi)
- Indian Hills Golf Club (Golf course, 22 mi)
- Homestead Golf Club (Golf course, 24 mi)
- Rend Lake Marina (marina, (5 mi)
- Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
- 37.997 and -88.920 (Lat./Lng.)
- Coordinates by Time:
- N 37° 59' 48" and W -88° 55' 12"
- Currency and Currency Code:
- Dollar - USD
- Spoken languages:
- English, Spanish, French
- Local electricity:
- 230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
- Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
- 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
- Local Time: 07:07 PM (Thursday)
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
- Sunrise and Sunset:
- 5:49 am and 7:54 pm
- Antipode Coordinates:
- -37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
- Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies - References
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- This place on Geonames.org
Safety Score: 2,7 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United States.
Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United States. Last Update: 2024-05-09 08:23:21
Delve into Benton
Benton in Franklin County (Illinois) with it's 7,041 habitants is located in United States about 646 mi (or 1,039 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital town.
Current time in Benton is now 07:07 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 10 airports close to Benton, of which 4 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Southern Illinois Airport in a distance of 24 mi (or 38 km), South-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).
There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in a distance of 72 mi (or 115 km), North-West. Also, if you like playing golf, there are some options within driving distance. We encountered 1 points of interest near this location. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.
While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Marion, Mount Vernon, McLeansboro, Harrisburg and Pinckneyville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.
Local weather forecast
Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 18°C / 64 °F
| Morning Temperature | 13°C / 55 °F |
| Evening Temperature | 17°C / 62 °F |
| Night Temperature | 12°C / 54 °F |
| Chance of rainfall | 0% |
| Air Humidity | 61% |
| Air Pressure | 1015 hPa |
| Wind Speed | Moderate breeze with 10 km/h (6 mph) from South |
| Cloud Conditions | Broken clouds, covering 51% of sky |
| General Conditions | Light rain |
Friday, 10th of May 2024
21°C (70 °F)
16°C (61 °F)
Scattered clouds, gentle breeze.
Saturday, 11th of May 2024
24°C (75 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, clear sky.
Sunday, 12th of May 2024
16°C (61 °F)
17°C (63 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.
Hotels and Places to Stay
Country Hearth Inn
Lake Cove Hotel
Gray Plaza Motel
Econo Lodge Benton
Videos from this area
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Southern Illinois Real Estate in Benton, IL
http://SIHomeTours.com Quality-built home only 5 years old. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, vaulted ceilings, computer room or office. Southern Illinois Real Estate and Homes for Sale.
Chuck E Cheese
The girls had a Chuck E Cheese adventure on our Spring Break trip to Saint Louis, MO. The excitement was best summed up with "Yea, TICKETS!!!"
Southern Illinois King of the Street 7-17-09
Southern Illinois King of the Street, I-57 Benton, Illinois, July 17th 2009.
Run Over by a Freight Train at 50 mph
I put a camera in the middle of a railroad track near Benton, IL and let a freight train run it over at 50-60 mph.
Cold and Abandoned Tiny Kitten Rescued, Little Dog (Hairless Chinese Crested) Friendship Follows
Everyone, Enjoy this quick story about the rescue of a wet and alone little kitten found stranded out in the rain for hours. It does have a happy ending. :-) Please rate, comment and...
Thermite vs. Coke Can
A Chemistry Demo of Thermite(molten iron) in a flower pot on top of two aluminum cans. The Coke can disappears(melts).
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Roy Payne who is 91 year old running a D3C LGP.
Sunsets and Car Crashes cover
This is some older Spill Canvas. I messed up a bit at the end but I tried to cover haha. Thanks for watching.
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Attractions and noteworthy things
Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.
Franklin County, Illinois
Franklin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 39,561, which is an increase of 1.4% from 39,018 in 2000. Its county seat is Benton.
West City, Illinois
West City is a village in Franklin County, Illinois, adjacent to the county seat of Benton, Illinois. The population was 661 at the 2010 census.
Benton Municipal Airport
Benton Municipal Airport is a city-owned public-use airport located 1 nautical mile west of the central business district of Benton, a city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. This airport is included in the FAA's National Plan of Integrated Airport Systems (2009-2013), which categorizes it as a general aviation airport.
Steel City, Illinois
Steel City is an unincorporated town in Benton Township, Franklin County, Illinois, USA. It is located about a mile east of the county seat of Benton on Illinois Route 34.
Benton Public Library
Benton Public Library serves the community of Benton, Illinois, and all residents of the Benton Consolidated High School District. The library is located at 502 S. Main St. , Benton, Illinois. The library has been located at this address for over 80 years, and operating in the current building since 2005.
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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
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