How far is Bristol, IL from Little Rock, IL?
The driving distance from Bristol, IL to Little Rock, IL is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Kane County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bristol and Little Rock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol and Little Rock.
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Start on Cannonball Trail
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cannonball Trail
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Turn left onto Galena Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Galena Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Galena Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bristol and Little Rock.
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.
Galena Road
Turn left onto Galena Road
8.26 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bristol and Sunny near Little Rock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bristol to Little Rock?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Sugar Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Bristol and 4.7 miles from Little Rock.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 8:02 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.24 one way or $2.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bristol and Sunny near Little Rock.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Grove
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 Sugar Grove.
Plano
Naperville
Joliet Transportation Center
La Grange Road
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bristol and Little Rock. Straight-line distance: 7.95 mi (12.79 km).
#1 Bristol
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 30,486 |
| Coordinates | 41.6855900, -88.4281300 |
| Altitude | 195 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Little Rock
Township in Kendall County, Illinois
| Population | 14,260 |
| Coordinates | 41.7175300, -88.5761900 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Little Rock (-88.57619, 41.71753)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.24 | $2.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.40 | $2.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
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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