How far is Bonnie, IL from Shields, IL?
The driving distance from Bonnie, IL to Shields, IL is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21 miles (33.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bonnie and Shields.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonnie and Shields.
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Start on West 3rd Street
11 m · 7 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 37
4.7 mi · 8 min · Illinois Route 37
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Continue on Benton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Benton Road
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Continue on South 10th Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · South 10th Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Broadway Street
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Turn slight left
50 m · 6 sec
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Continue on East Fairfield Road
3252 ft · 1 min · East Fairfield Road
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Turn left onto North Tolle Lane
3.3 mi · 8 min · North Tolle Lane
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Continue on East Tolle Road
1 km · 2 min · East Tolle Road
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Continue on North Tolle Lane
1.3 mi · 3 min · North Tolle Lane
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Continue on East Tolle Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Tolle Road
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Continue on North Tolle Lane
3.3 mi · 8 min · North Tolle Lane
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Continue on East Divide Road
7.1 mi · 17 min · East Divide Road
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Continue on County Highway 16
1455 ft · 40 sec · County Highway 16
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Continue on North Papertown Lane
1.4 mi · 4 min · North Papertown Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Papertown Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bonnie and Shields.
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.
East Divide Road
Continue on East Divide Road
7.13 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Bonnie and Partly Cloudy near Shields.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bonnie to Shields?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Bonnie and 20.7 miles from Shields.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21 miles (33.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.64 one way or $9.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Bonnie and Partly Cloudy near Shields.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bonnie and Shields. Straight-line distance: 21.01 mi (33.81 km).
#1 Bonnie
Village in Illinois
| Population | 380 |
| Coordinates | 38.2028300, -88.9034000 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Shields
Township in Lake County, Illinois
| Population | 36,451 |
| Coordinates | 38.4678300, -88.7133900 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Papertown Lane (-88.713223, 38.46783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $6.52 | $13.05 |
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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