Southern Illinois Airport to Benton is a drive of about 40 miles, with the airport located in Murphysboro, northwest of Carbondale. If you’re flying into the area, use the airport’s street address for navigation and check rental-car arrangements before setting out.
- Airport: 665 N. Airport Rd., Murphysboro, IL 62966
- Estimated driving distance to Benton: 40 miles
- Airport code: MDH
Where Southern Illinois Airport Is
Southern Illinois Airport is in Murphysboro, northwest of Carbondale, and its published address is 665 N. Airport Rd., Murphysboro, IL 62966.
Southern Illinois University describes its Transportation Education Center at the airport as two miles west of U.S. Highway 51 and two miles north of Illinois Route 13. The airport covers 750 acres, according to the university’s School of Aviation. For navigation, enter the airport’s street address; its IATA code is MDH.
How do you drive from Southern Illinois Airport to Benton?
The drive from Southern Illinois Airport to Benton is about 40 miles, according to Travelmath.
Enter Benton, Illinois, as your destination and allow your navigation app to choose the route for your trip. The airport authority gives the airport address in Murphysboro, while Travelmath identifies Carbondale as the airport’s city; using the street address helps distinguish the airport’s location from that city label.
Country Garden and Suites is about a 50-minute drive from Southern Illinois Airport. If you’re staying there, you can find the hotel's guest rooms in Benton.
Ground Transportation and Rental Cars
Rental cars are available through providers associated with Southern Illinois Airport, but confirm availability and pickup details directly before you travel.
Southern Illinois University gives Hertz Rent-a-Car’s airport contact as 800-654-3131 and Vogler Ford Car Rental’s regional contact as 618-457-8135. Contact the providers to check which pickup arrangement suits your arrival.
For another part of your stay, the Benton city centre guide covers the town’s central area.
Allowing Time for Your Journey
The distance from the airport to Benton is about 40 miles, but no driving time is established here. Check a current route planner before you leave and allow for the conditions on your travel day.
The airport authority office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; the air traffic control tower operates seven days a week, 7:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Those schedules may not determine when rental-car services are available, so confirm details with the relevant operator. Check the official site before you go.
Staying in Benton
Benton is the destination city for this drive, and Country Garden and Suites is in Benton.
For help with rental-car arrangements, contact the providers directly. The airport authority can be reached at 618-529-1721.
FAQs
What is the address of Southern Illinois Airport?
Southern Illinois Airport is at 665 N. Airport Rd., Murphysboro, IL 62966.
How far is Southern Illinois Airport from Benton?
Travelmath estimates the driving distance at about 40 miles.
What is the airport code for Southern Illinois Airport?
The airport’s IATA code is MDH.
Are rental cars available at Southern Illinois Airport?
Hertz Rent-a-Car has an airport contact, and Vogler Ford Car Rental is a regional contact. Confirm arrangements with the providers before your trip.