How far is Mount Vernon, IL from Bonnie, IL?
The driving distance from Mount Vernon, IL to Bonnie, IL is about 8 miles (12.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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.
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Halfway Point
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City in Jefferson County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Vernon and Bonnie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Bonnie.
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Start on Broadway Street
44 m · 7 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn right onto South 9th Street
120 m · 19 sec · South 9th Street
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Turn right onto Jordan Street
90 m · 20 sec · Jordan Street
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Turn left onto South 10th Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South 10th Street
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Continue on Benton Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Mount Vernon 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.
Illinois Route 37
Continue on Illinois Route 37
4.74 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon to Bonnie?
The road trip is about 8 miles (12.9 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Nason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Mount Vernon and 4 miles from Bonnie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.1 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 $1.06 one way or $2.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mount Vernon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bonnie.
Stop Ideas Near Nason
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Mt. Vernon, IL
Du Quoin
Centralia station
Marion, IL
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Bonnie. Straight-line distance: 7.91 mi (12.73 km).
#1 Mount Vernon
City located near the center of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 14,511 |
| Coordinates | 38.3172700, -88.9031200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 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 |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $1.06 | $2.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $1.30 | $2.61 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
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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