Origin
Bluford, IL
Late night in Bluford on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bluford, IL to Bonnie, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bluford, IL
Mike Tyurin
Bonnie, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Bluford, IL to Bonnie, IL is 18.9 miles and takes about 27 minutes via I 64 and IL-37, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, Midwest hop stays within Illinois, making it a straightforward local trip. The majority of this drive is on the interstate, offering a quick transit between these two communities. It’s a simple journey, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of fuss. Consider this route for its directness and minimal time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 8.5 mi | 9m |
| Illinois Route 37 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| North Markhan Lane | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Markham Lane | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| East Lynchburg Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Markhan City Lane | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Benton Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 8.5 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bluford, IL and Bonnie, IL.
1
Start on Short Street
32 ft
·
5 sec
·
Short Street
2
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on North Markhan City Lane
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
North Markhan City Lane
4
Turn straight onto North Markham Lane
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North Markham Lane
5
Continue on North Markhan Lane
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Markhan Lane
6
Continue on East Lynchburg Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
East Lynchburg Road
7
Continue on County Highway 17
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
County Highway 17
8
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
9
Merge onto I 64
8.5 mi
·
9 min
·
I 64
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward IL 37
11
Turn right onto IL 37
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Benton Road
12
Continue on IL 37
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 37
13
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 3rd Street
14
Arrive at destination
West 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 18.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Main Street
Turn right onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
4.5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
I 64
Merge onto I 64
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward IL 37
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 37
4
18.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
West 3rd Street
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.24 | $6.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.64 | $7.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Bonnie, IL
Late night in Bonnie on Sunday
Local time
2:59 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
27m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 71% of the route utilizing interstate travel. You'll experience the efficiency of I 64 for the longest stretch, covering 8.5 miles without interruption. Expect a consistent pace for the bulk of your journey, making for a predictable driving experience. As you transition off the interstate onto Illinois Route 37 and North Markhan Lane, the character shifts slightly, offering a brief glimpse of local roads before reaching your destination. It's a blend of steady highway cruising and a quick local finish.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.5 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and Illinois Route 37. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.5 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (I 64): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bonnie, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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