Origin
Bristol, IL
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bristol, IL to Elgin, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
52m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 48m
★
6 AM
0h 52m
8 AM
1h 1m
10 AM
0h 55m
12 PM
0h 54m
3 PM
0h 55m
5 PM
1h 0m
8 PM
0h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bristol, IL
Boys in Bristol Photography
Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
Bristol, IL to Elgin, IL is 30.7 miles and takes about 52 minutes via IL 31, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a mixed drive, offering a blend of road types that make for a relatively quick and uncomplicated journey. It's a good option if you're looking for a short, direct connection between these two points without significant detours or lengthy travel time.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 31 | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Bliss Road | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| South Randall Road | 4.6 mi | 7m |
| US 30 | 3.1 mi | 3m |
| Fabyan Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Galena Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Randall Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| North Bridge Street | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 31
— 6.1 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bristol, IL and Elgin, IL.
1
Start on Cannonball Trail
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cannonball Trail
2
Turn left onto Galena Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Galena Road
3
Turn right onto North Bridge Street
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
4
Continue on US 30; IL 47
3.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 30; IL 47
5
Continue on IL 47
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Illinois Route 47
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 78
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Bliss Road
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Fabyan Parkway
151 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fabyan Parkway
8
Continue on Fabyan Parkway
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Fabyan Parkway
9
Turn left onto CR 84
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Kaneville Road
10
Turn left onto CR 84
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Peck Road
11
Turn right onto CR 41
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Keslinger Road
12
Turn left onto CR 34
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Randall Road
13
Continue on CR 34
4.6 mi
·
7 min
·
South Randall Road
14
Turn right onto CR 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Silver Glen Road
15
At end of road, turn left onto IL 31
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
IL 31
16
Turn right onto East Chicago Street
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
East Chicago Street
17
Arrive at destination
East Chicago Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Bristol, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 2.4 and 30.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
North Bridge Street
Turn right onto North Bridge Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 78 / Bliss Road
Turn right onto CR 78 / Bliss Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
12.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Fabyan Parkway
Enter roundabout onto Fabyan Parkway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
IL 31
At end of road, turn left onto IL 31
Navigation decision point
4
30.4 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
East Chicago Street
Turn right onto East Chicago Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.60 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| premium | $4.89 | $5.91 | $11.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Elgin, IL
Late night in Elgin on Sunday
Local time
2:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
33°F
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost
W 5 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
35 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
52m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route offers a mixed drive, with about 40% of the journey on highway. You'll experience stretches on IL 31, Bliss Road, and South Randall Road, providing a varied driving experience. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.1 miles on IL 31. This means you'll transition between different road surfaces and speeds, keeping the drive engaging without being overly demanding. It’s not a monotonous interstate cruise, nor is it a challenging backroad adventure; it’s a practical mix designed for efficient travel.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.1 mi on IL 31.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 2.4 miles in near North Bridge Street.
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 52m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.4 miles (North Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (CR 78 / Bliss Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (Fabyan Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
About the Cities
Arriving in Elgin, IL
Full guide →Founded 1854
Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
Top landmarks
- • Elgin Tower Building — building in Illinois, United States
- • Elgin Downtown Commercial District
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 52m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (40%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.1 miles on IL 31. 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: at 2.4 miles (North Bridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.5 miles (CR 78 / Bliss Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.8 miles (Fabyan Parkway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Elgin, 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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