Origin
Elkhart, IN
Morning in Elkhart on Sunday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Elkhart, 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
20m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Elkhart, IN
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Bonneyville Mills, IN
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Trip Overview
Elkhart to Bonneyville Mills is 12 miles and takes about 20 minutes via SR 120, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short journey stays within Indiana, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a quick hop that won't eat up much of your day, perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without a long commitment. Consider this a straightforward drive that gets you where you need to go efficiently, suitable for a single-day excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 120 | 5.9 mi | 9m |
| East Jackson Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| County Road 8 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| East Elkhart Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Franklin Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| South Elkhart Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| County Road 31 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Pearl Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 120
— 5.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkhart, IN and Bonneyville Mills, IN.
1
Start on Pletcher Court
293 ft
·
18 sec
·
Pletcher Court
2
Turn right onto West Franklin Street
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Franklin Street
3
Keep slight left at fork onto South Elkhart Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
South Elkhart Avenue
4
Turn right onto East Jackson Boulevard
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
East Jackson Boulevard
5
Continue on East Jackson Boulevard
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
East Jackson Boulevard
6
Continue on SR 120
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
SR 120
7
Turn right onto Pearl Street
341 ft
·
14 sec
·
Pearl Street
8
Turn left onto CR 8
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Elkhart Street
9
Continue on CR 8
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 8
10
Turn left 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 0.1 and 11.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Franklin Street
Turn right onto West Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
South Elkhart Avenue
Keep slight left at fork onto South Elkhart Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 31 / County Road 31
Turn left onto CR 31 / County Road 31
Navigation decision point
4
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
CR 131 / County Road 131
Turn left onto CR 131 / County Road 131
Navigation decision point
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.75 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.06 | $4.12 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
6:34 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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?
This route offers a mixed drive experience, with 49% of it on highways. You'll find yourself navigating a blend of roads, including SR 120 and East Jackson Boulevard, before transitioning to County Road 8. The longest stretch without a turn is 5.9 miles on SR 120, providing a segment of consistent travel. Expect the road conditions to vary, moving from more substantial roadways to potentially quieter county roads as you approach your destination.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.9 mi on SR 120.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Franklin Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Elkhart Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.8 miles (CR 31 / County Road 31): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 20m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.9 miles on SR 120. 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 0.1 miles (West Franklin Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (South Elkhart Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 11.8 miles (CR 31 / County Road 31): 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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