Around Benld ...

The largest community within a 50 mile [80 km] radius is Alton. It is located about 24 miles [38 km] to the southwest of Benld. Alton has a population of 26,000 people.<1>.

The next largest community is Edwardsville. It is located about 21 miles [ km] to the south of Benld and has a population of 25,200 people.

For comparison, Benld has a population of 1,400 people.

Below is a sample of nearby communities based on their distance from Benld, with the nearest first.

• Eagarville
  (Less than 2 miles to the northeast)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagarville
  • Eagarville is located in Macoupin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 119 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eagarville <2>
• Mount Clare
  (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Clare have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Clare
  • Mount Clare is located in Macoupin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 262 people
• Sawyerville
  (Less than 2 miles to the south)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sawyerville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sawyerville
  • Sawyerville is located in Macoupin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 261 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sawyerville <2>
• Gillespie
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the north)
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gillespie
  • Gillespie is located in Macoupin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 3,048 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Gillespie <2>
• White City
  (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White City
  • White City is located in Macoupin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 230 people
• East Gillespie
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the north)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for East Gillespie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for East Gillespie
  • East Gillespie is located in Macoupin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 259 people
• Lake Ka-ho
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the east)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake Ka-ho have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake Ka-ho
  • Lake Ka-ho is located in Macoupin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 214 people
  • Lake Ka-ho has also been known as:
  • Lake Ka-Ho village
• Wilsonville
  (3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilsonville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilsonville
  • Wilsonville is located in Macoupin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 550 people
  • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wilsonville <2>
• Dorchester
  (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
  • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dorchester have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
  • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dorchester
  • Dorchester is located in Macoupin County
  • Population from the 2020 Census: 137 people
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  • Mount Olive
    (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Olive
    • Mount Olive is located in Macoupin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,911 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Olive <2>
  • Staunton
    (5 miles [8 km] to the south)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Staunton
    • Staunton is located in Macoupin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,919 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Staunton <2>
  • Hornsby
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hornsby
    • Hornsby is located in Macoupin County
  • Williamson
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Williamson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Williamson
    • Williamson is located in Madison County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 212 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Williamson <2>
  • Bunker Hill
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bunker Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bunker Hill
    • Bunker Hill is located in Macoupin County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,664 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bunker Hill <2>
  • Livingston
    (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Livingston have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Livingston
    • Livingston is located in Madison County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 796 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Livingston <2>

For more communities neighboring Benld, please visit our County-by-County Page for Benld.

Macoupin County ...

Benld is located in Macoupin County<4>.

The following counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Macoupin County: Greene, Jersey, Madison, Montgomery, Morgan & Sangamon.

Curious and Interesting Names Near Benld ...

It seems like there is always a nearby community with a name that seems interesting, maybe familiar or just catches our attention in some other way. We've collected some names which strike us as being curious or interesting. Our list can be found on the Tidbits & Trivia Page for Benld.

Airports Near Benld ...

When a trip includes a flight, we try to find an airport that best fits our travel plans.<5> To that purpose, we've assembled a list of that are relatively close to Benld and that information can be found on the Airports Page for Benld.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Benld ...

Looking for more information about Benld? A good source is the TripAdvisor website and we always start with their TripAdvisor page for Benld. Their page will give you an overview and then additional links that will help you to find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the TripAdvisor page for Benld, there are neighboring communities that also have TripAdvisor pages. A list of those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Benld.

Websites We Enjoy ...

When we're planning a trip, we like to check the following websites for sights, attractions and places to visit.

• For the State of Illinois:
  • Illinois Tourism
  • Parks for Illinois
  • Fishing in Illinois
  • Hunting in Illinois
• TripAdvisor Links for:
  • Illinois Statewide Tourism
  • Benld Tourism
  • Additional neighboring communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Benld
• Also of Interest:
  • National Park Service (NPS) sites in Illinois
  • America's Byways - Scenic & Historic Roadways
  • RoadsideAmerica - Offbeat Tourist Attractions
  • Atlas Obscura - Curious and Wondrous Travel Destinations
  • Only In Your State - Places to visit in Illinois
  • The Living New Deal - Sites in Illinois

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Benld. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov