How long is the commute from Benkelman, NE?

Name: Commute and cars in Benkelman, NE, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Workers who live in Benkelman, NE take an average of 8.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

76.4% of workers drive alone to work.

0.0% take public transportation.

7.3% of workers walk to work.

7.8% work from home.

4.1% of households have no vehicle.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Average commute: 8.3 minutes (±1.7)
Public transportation: 0.0%
Work from home: 7.8%
Households without a car: 4.1%

How people in Benkelman get to work

Workers 16 and over by means of transportation to work, 2020–2024
Means of transportation	Benkelman	Dundy County	Nebraska	United States
Drove alone	76.4% (±7.9 points)	77.8%	76.1%	68.8%
Carpooled	7.8% (±4.9 points)	7.9%	8.7%	8.5%
Public transportation	0.0% (±5.7 points)	0.0%	0.5%	3.2%
Walked	7.3% (±4.9 points)	5.7%	2.3%	2.4%
Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle)	0.7% (±1.1 points)	0.4%	1.4%	2.0%
Worked from home	7.8% (±6.3 points)	8.2%	11.0%	15.1%

In Benkelman, the average commute is lower than in Dundy County (13.9 minutes).

It is also lower than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).

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

In Benkelman, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Dundy County (0.0%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).

Statewide, it ranks 723 of 725.

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

Cars per household in Benkelman

Occupied housing units by vehicles available, 2020–2024
Vehicles available	Benkelman	Dundy County	Nebraska	United States
No vehicle	4.1% (±5.3 points)	4.6%	5.4%	8.4%
1 vehicle	30.2% (±8.8 points)	22.2%	30.1%	33.1%
2 vehicles	29.2% (±8.7 points)	31.7%	37.7%	36.6%
3 or more vehicles	36.6% (±7.8 points)	41.5%	26.8%	21.9%

In Benkelman, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Dundy County (4.6%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (5.4%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).

Working from home and internet access in Benkelman

Estimate (90% margin of error)
	Benkelman	Dundy County	Nebraska	United States
Workers working from home	7.8% (±6.3 points)	8.2% (±3.7 points)	11.0% (±0.3 points)	15.1%
Households with a computer	91.8% (±5.6 points)	90.0% (±4.2 points)	95.3% (±0.2 points)	95.5%
Households with broadband internet	89.0% (±5.7 points)	87.0% (±4.5 points)	90.6% (±0.2 points)	91.0%

In Benkelman, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Dundy County (87.0%).

It is not measurably different from Nebraska (90.6%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).

Average commute in places near Benkelman

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Benkelman
Place	Distance	Average commute	Compared with this place
Benkelman	—	8.3 minutes (±1.7)	—
Stratton	18 mi	19.1 minutes (±5.3)	Higher
Bird City Township	19 mi	14.2 minutes (±2.8)	Higher
Rocewood Township	19 mi	14.8 minutes (±4.2)	Higher
McDonald	20 mi	15.3 minutes (±5.4)	Higher
Bird City	21 mi	14.3 minutes (±3.4)	Higher
Haigler	21 mi	20.3 minutes (±3.6)	Higher
St. Francis	24 mi	10.2 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different
Wano Township	25 mi	10.6 minutes (±2.9)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Stratton, NE (19.1 minutes), Bird City Township, KS (14.2 minutes), Rocewood Township, KS (14.8 minutes).

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

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 Benkelman

How long is the average commute in Benkelman?

Workers who live in Benkelman, NE take an average of 8.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Can you live in Benkelman without a car?

4.1% of households in Benkelman have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.

How many people work from home in Benkelman?

7.8% (±6.3 points) of workers who live in Benkelman worked from home, and 89.0% 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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