How long is the commute from Benzonia Township, MI?

Name: Commute and cars in Benzonia Township, MI, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Benzonia Township, MI take an average of 18.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

80.7% of workers drive alone to work.

0.7% take public transportation.

1.0% of workers walk to work.

11.1% work from home.

2.0% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 18.0 minutes (±2.0)
Public transportation: 0.7%
Work from home: 11.1%
Households without a car: 2.0%

How people in Benzonia Township get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Benzonia Township	Benzie County	Michigan	United States
Drove alone	80.7% (±5.0 points)	76.6%	74.3%	68.8%
Carpooled	5.7% (±3.0 points)	9.0%	7.9%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.7% (±1.6 points)	0.8%	0.9%	3.2%
Walked	1.0% (±1.0 points)	1.2%	2.0%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.9% (±0.9 points)	1.2%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	11.1% (±4.1 points)	11.1%	13.5%	15.1%

In Benzonia Township, the average commute is lower than in Benzie County (24.6 minutes).

It is also lower than in Michigan (24.2 minutes).

It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).

In Benzonia Township, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Benzie County (0.8%).

It is not measurably different from Michigan (0.9%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).

In Benzie County, Benzonia Township ranks 13 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.

Statewide, it ranks 1394 of 1,515.

Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.

Cars per household in Benzonia Township

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Benzonia Township	Benzie County	Michigan	United States
No vehicle	2.0% (±1.2 points)	2.5%	7.0%	8.4%
1 vehicle	31.6% (±5.6 points)	29.1%	34.8%	33.1%
2 vehicles	42.2% (±5.6 points)	45.6%	38.3%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	24.2% (±4.9 points)	22.8%	19.8%	21.9%

In Benzonia Township, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Benzie County (2.5%).

It is also lower than in Michigan (7.0%).

It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Benzonia Township

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Benzonia Township	Benzie County	Michigan	United States
Workers working from home	11.1% (±4.1 points)	11.1% (±1.5 points)	13.5% (±0.1 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	97.7% (±1.8 points)	95.7% (±1.0 points)	95.1% (±0.1 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	94.7% (±2.2 points)	93.0% (±1.2 points)	90.5% (±0.1 points)	91.0%

In Benzonia Township, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Benzie County (93.0%).

It is also higher than in Michigan (90.5%).

It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Benzonia Township

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Benzonia Township
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Benzonia Township	—	18.0 minutes (±2.0)	—
Crystal Lake Township	3.8 mi	18.7 minutes (±2.5)	Not measurably different
Lake Township (Benzie County)	4.0 mi	23.0 minutes (±2.7)	Higher
Honor	4.8 mi	26.3 minutes (±10.8)	Not measurably different
Gilmore Township (Benzie County)	5.6 mi	20.9 minutes (±3.0)	Not measurably different
Frankfort	5.9 mi	18.5 minutes (±5.0)	Not measurably different
Elberta	6.4 mi	12.8 minutes (±2.9)	Lower
Homestead Township	6.6 mi	31.4 minutes (±4.9)	Higher
Blaine Township	7.9 mi	22.2 minutes (±5.2)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elberta, MI (12.8 minutes).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Township (Benzie County), MI (23.0 minutes), Homestead Township, MI (31.4 minutes).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Average commute across Benzie County, place by place

Rank	Place	Average commute
7	Almira Township	24.1 minutes (±2.8)
8	Lake Township (Benzie County)	23.0 minutes (±2.7)
9	Blaine Township	22.2 minutes (±5.2)
10	Gilmore Township (Benzie County)	20.9 minutes (±3.0)
11	Crystal Lake Township	18.7 minutes (±2.5)
12	Frankfort	18.5 minutes (±5.0)
13	Benzonia Township	18.0 minutes (±2.0)

Showing 7 of 13 places in Benzie County, ranked from highest to lowest.

The figures for Benzonia Township include the places inside it that have pages of their own: Benzonia, Beulah.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Benzonia Township

How long is the average commute in Benzonia Township?

Workers who live in Benzonia Township, MI take an average of 18.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Benzonia Township without a car?

2.0% of households in Benzonia Township have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Benzonia Township?

11.1% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Benzonia Township worked from home, and 94.7% of households have a broadband subscription.

Sources

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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM

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