How far is Bonnie, IL from Bluford, IL?

The driving distance from Bonnie, IL to Bluford, IL is about 19 miles (30.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.93 mi
00h 22m
Flight
13.08 mi
21.05 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.08 mi
Kilometers
21.05 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.93 mi
Kilometers
30.47 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bluford
Wed, Apr 15, 1:23 PM CDT
Return by in Bonnie
Wed, Apr 15, 1:45 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bonnie
2026-04-15T13:00
Arrive Bluford
Wed, Apr 15, 1:23 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM CDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bonnie
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Vernon
IL

City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States

From Bonnie
9.4 mi
00h 11m
To Bluford
9.5 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SSW
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bonnie and Bluford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bonnie and Bluford.

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    11 m · 7 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 37

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 37

  3. 3

    Continue on Benton Road

    566 ft · 16 sec · Benton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1829 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Belle Rive, Bluford

    2019 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto County Highway 17

    2144 ft · 43 sec · County Highway 17

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto East Lynchburg Road

    3210 ft · 1 min · East Lynchburg Road

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on North Markhan Lane

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Markhan Lane

  10. 10

    Continue on North Markham Lane

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Markham Lane

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto North Markhan City Lane

    2704 ft · 54 sec · North Markhan City Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1098 ft · 28 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Short Street

    10 m · 1 sec · Short Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Short Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonnie and Bluford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Benton Road
8.72 mi · 46%
Illinois Route 37
4.74 mi · 25%
North Markhan Lane
2.12 mi · 11%
North Markham Lane
0.85 mi · 5%
East Lynchburg Road
0.61 mi · 3%
North Markhan City Lane
0.51 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Benton Road

Merge slight left

8.61 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Vernon
00h 11m from Bonnie
Leave By
7:44 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bonnie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bluford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bonnie to Bluford?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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 Bonnie and 9.5 miles from Bluford.

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 6 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 7:44 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 around Bonnie and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Bluford.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Vernon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Vernon.

BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

5 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Centralia station

31 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Du Quoin

45 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
BUS

Marion, IL

65 mi away
2100 West Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bonnie and Bluford. Straight-line distance: 13.08 mi (21.05 km).

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#1 Bonnie

Village in Illinois

Population380
Coordinates38.2028300, -88.9034000
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bluford

Village in the United States

Population660
Coordinates38.3308800, -88.7258900
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: West 3rd Street (-88.9034, 38.202803)
End: Short Street (-88.725889, 38.330913)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 30 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.53 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.05
1.34 gal · 5.06 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Illinois · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Bonnie and Bluford. The current time is 13:00:23.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.