Benton County, Indiana is situated in the northwest corner of the state and offers its residents a variety of transportation options. Public transportation in the area includes bus, carpool and paratransit services provided by the Benton County Transit System. The system serves both rural and urban areas, providing access to employment sites, shopping centers, medical facilities and recreational activities. Additionally, ridesharing services are available for those wishing to access locations not served by traditional public transportation. Residents also have unrestricted access to major highways that connect Benton County with other parts of Indiana as well as neighboring states. Furthermore, since the county lies near Lake Michigan, residents can take advantage of water ferries to reach nearby cities and towns along the coast. All these options make it easy for everyone living in Benton County to get around quickly and conveniently.
The typical American commute has been getting longer each year since 2010. The average one-way commute in Benton County takes 26.3 minutes. That's shorter than the US average of 26.4 minutes.
How people in Benton County get to work:
- 78.0% drive their own car alone
- 11.7% carpool with others
- 6.0% work from home
- 0.6% take mass transit