How far is Bluford, IL from Bonnie, IL?
The driving distance from Bluford, IL to Bonnie, IL is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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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 located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bluford and Bonnie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluford and Bonnie.
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Start on Short Street
10 m · 6 sec · Short Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1098 ft · 22 sec · Main Street
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Continue on North Markhan City Lane
2704 ft · 54 sec · North Markhan City Lane
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Turn straight onto North Markham Lane
1.4 km · 1 min · North Markham Lane
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Continue on North Markhan Lane
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Markhan Lane
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Continue on East Lynchburg Road
3238 ft · 1 min · East Lynchburg Road
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Continue on County Highway 17
725 ft · 16 sec · County Highway 17
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Take the ramp right
2637 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
8.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 37
2035 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right onto Benton Road
1865 ft · 38 sec · Benton Road
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Continue on Illinois Route 37
4.7 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 37
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
11 m · 2 sec · West 3rd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bluford and Bonnie.
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.
County Highway 17
Merge slight left
8.47 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bluford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bonnie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bluford to Bonnie?
The road trip is about 18.9 miles (30.4 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Mount Vernon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Bluford and 9.4 miles from Bonnie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bluford and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bonnie.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Mt. Vernon, IL
Centralia station
Du Quoin
Marion, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bluford and Bonnie. Straight-line distance: 13.08 mi (21.05 km).
#1 Bluford
Village in the United States
| Population | 660 |
| Coordinates | 38.3308800, -88.7258900 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bonnie
Village in Illinois
| Population | 380 |
| Coordinates | 38.2028300, -88.9034000 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bonnie (-88.9034, 38.20283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $3.77 | $2.53 | $5.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.55 | $7.11 |
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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