How far is Benton, IN from Jamestown, IN?
The driving distance from Benton, IN to Jamestown, IN is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Indiana, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Jamestown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Jamestown.
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Start on the route
13.1 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto County Road 20
727 ft · 15 sec · County Road 20
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Continue on East Mishawaka Road
1034 ft · 23 sec · East Mishawaka Road
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Continue on County Road 20
1.1 mi · 2 min · County Road 20
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Continue on East Mishawaka Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · East Mishawaka Road
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Turn left onto South Nappanee Street
1.2 km · 1 min · South Nappanee Street
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Turn right onto Charlotte Avenue
613 ft · 23 sec · Charlotte Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road 24
1 mi · 3 min · County Road 24
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At the end of the road, turn left onto County Road 3
1431 ft · 40 sec · County Road 3
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 3
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Jamestown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Start on the route
13.1 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Benton and Scattered Rain Showers near Jamestown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Jamestown?
The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goshen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Benton and 9.8 miles from Jamestown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Benton and Scattered Rain Showers near Jamestown.
Stop Ideas Near Goshen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Goshen.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Jamestown. Straight-line distance: 16.1 mi (25.91 km).
#1 Benton
Unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana
| Population | 445 |
| Coordinates | 41.5092200, -85.7611000 |
| Altitude | 253 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jamestown
Jamestown is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.6356000, -86.0227800 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jamestown (-86.02278, 41.6356)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.72 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.32 | $2.98 | $5.97 |
| Premium | $4.85 | $3.34 | $6.69 |
| Diesel | $6.71 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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