How far is Dix, IL from Bonnie, IL?
The driving distance from Dix, IL to Bonnie, IL is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.6 miles (26.7 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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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 Dix and Bonnie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dix and Bonnie.
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Start on East Jefferson Street
16 m · 8 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
717 ft · 17 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West South Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West South Street
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Continue on County Highway 39
910 ft · 27 sec · County Highway 39
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Turn left
2330 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
11.2 mi · 12 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East: Louisville
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 37
2207 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto Benton Road
554 ft · 12 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 Dix 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.
Ken Gray Expressway
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
11.2 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dix 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 Dix to Bonnie?
The road trip is about 19.8 miles (31.8 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 9.9 miles from Dix and 9.9 miles from Bonnie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.6 miles (26.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 $2.64 one way or $5.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dix and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bonnie.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Vernon
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 Mount Vernon.
Mt. Vernon, IL
Centralia station
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Marion, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dix and Bonnie. Straight-line distance: 16.61 mi (26.73 km).
#1 Dix
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 428 |
| Coordinates | 38.4417200, -88.9375600 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.98 | $5.95 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.71 | $7.43 |
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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