Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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
Connor Scott McManus
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, IN and Bonneyville Mills, IN.
Start on US 33
Turn right onto CR 31
Turn right onto CR 42
Continue on CR 42
Turn left onto SR 13
Turn left onto SR 13
Turn right onto SR 13
Turn left onto CR 8
Continue on CR 8
Turn right onto CR 31
Turn left onto CR 131
Turn left
Arrive at destination
5 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.
Turn right onto CR 31 / County Road 31
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto CR 42 / County Road 42
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto SR 13 / South Benton Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto CR 131 / County Road 131
Navigation decision point
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.62 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| premium | $5.25 | $4.34 | $8.69 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $5.19 | $10.38 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Benton on Thursday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
Destination
Evening in Bonneyville Mills on Thursday
Local time
5:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
88 ft
Total Descent
139 ft
Highest Point
911 ft
~13.5 mi in
Elevation Range
133 ft
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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