Origin
Benton, IN
Morning in Benton on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, IN to Bonneyville Mills, IN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, IN
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Bonneyville Mills, IN
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Trip Overview
Benton, IN to Bonneyville Mills, IN is 21 miles and takes about 34 minutes via South Benton Street and County Road 8, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Indiana, traversing the familiar Midwest landscape. Given its brevity, it's an ideal option for a quick local exploration or an easy addition to a longer journey. You'll find the drive to be straightforward, making it accessible for most vehicles and skill levels.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Benton Street | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| South Main Street | 5 mi | 8m |
| County Road 8 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| County Road 42 | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Bristol Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 33 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Lincoln Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| SR 13 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Benton Street
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, IN and Bonneyville Mills, IN.
1
Start on US 33
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 33
2
Turn right onto CR 31
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
County Road 31
3
Turn right onto CR 42
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
County Road 42
4
Continue on CR 42
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Street
5
Turn left onto SR 13
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
South Benton Street
6
Turn left onto SR 13
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
SR 13
7
Turn right onto SR 13
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn left onto CR 8
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Bristol Avenue
9
Continue on CR 8
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 8
10
Turn right onto CR 31
450 ft
·
15 sec
·
County Road 31
11
Turn left onto CR 131
64 ft
·
7 sec
·
County Road 131
12
Turn left
40 ft
·
3 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 21 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 31 / County Road 31
Turn right onto CR 31 / County Road 31
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 42 / County Road 42
Turn right onto CR 42 / County Road 42
Navigation decision point
3
5.1 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
SR 13 / South Benton Street
Turn left onto SR 13 / South Benton Street
Navigation decision point
4
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
CR 131 / County Road 131
Turn left onto CR 131 / County Road 131
Navigation decision point
5
21 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.28 one way
$6.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.60 | $7.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bonneyville Mills, IN
Morning in Bonneyville Mills on Sunday
Local time
8:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
18 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 21-mile trip, with only about 6% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.5 miles on South Benton Street. This means you'll be navigating a series of local roads, including South Main Street and County Road 8, with frequent turns. The character of the drive is more about connecting local points rather than covering long distances at high speeds.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.5 mi on South Benton Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 31 / County Road 31.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 31 / County Road 31): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 42 / County Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SR 13 / South Benton Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (6%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.5 miles on South Benton Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 31 / County Road 31): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (CR 42 / County Road 42): Navigation decision point; at 5.1 miles (SR 13 / South Benton Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bonneyville Mills, IN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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