Origin
Bonnie, IL
Late night in Bonnie on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bonnie, IL to Dix, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bonnie, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Dix, IL
Yaşar Başkurt
Trip Overview
Bonnie, IL to Dix, IL is 19.5 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Ken Gray Expressway and I-64, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, highway-focused drive stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick transit or as a segment of a larger Midwestern journey. You'll spend most of your time on major roads, making it a straightforward and efficient trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ken Gray Expressway | 7.2 mi | 7m |
| I 64 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| Illinois Route 37 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| West South Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Benton Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Jefferson Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ken Gray Expressway
— 7.2 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bonnie, IL and Dix, IL.
1
Start on West 3rd Street
36 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 3rd Street
2
Turn left onto IL 37
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 37
3
Continue on IL 37
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Benton Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 64
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 64
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57
7.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward Dix
8
Turn right onto CH 39
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West South Street
9
Turn left onto IL 37
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
51 ft
·
2 sec
·
East Jefferson Street
11
Arrive at destination
East Jefferson Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 37 / Illinois Route 37
Turn left onto IL 37 / Illinois Route 37
Navigation decision point
5
11.1 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
4
18.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit toward Dix
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Dix
4
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
IL 37 / North Main Street
Turn left onto IL 37 / North Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
19.5 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
East Jefferson Street
Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $3.35 | $6.69 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.75 | $7.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
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
Dix, IL
Late night in Dix on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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 overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 90% of the journey on major roadways. You'll experience the efficiency of the Ken Gray Expressway and I-64 for the majority of your travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.2 miles on the Ken Gray Expressway, allowing for a consistent pace. Expect a straightforward driving experience primarily on well-maintained highways, minimizing complex turns or slower local roads.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.2 mi on Ken Gray Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Ken Gray Expressway and I 64. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 37 / Illinois Route 37.
Driving Effort
4/10
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 6 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 (IL 37 / Illinois Route 37): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 19.5 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 (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.2 miles on Ken Gray Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 (IL 37 / Illinois Route 37): Navigation decision point; at 11.1 miles (I 57 / Ken Gray Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dix, 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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