Origin
Little Rock, IL
Late night in Little Rock on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Little Rock, IL to Bristol, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
4/10
Practical drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Little Rock, IL
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Bristol, IL
Boys in Bristol Photography
Trip Overview
Little Rock, IL to Bristol, IL is 9.3 miles and takes about 13 minutes via Galena Road/Cannonball Trail, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. Expect a local drive with plenty of turns, making it a simple connection between these two points. It's a straightforward hop that won't take up much of your day, perfect for a quick errand or a brief scenic detour if you're in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Galena Road | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| Cannonball Trail | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Galena Road
— 8.3 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Little Rock, IL and Bristol, IL.
1
Start on Galena Road
8.3 mi
·
11 min
·
Galena Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn right onto Cannonball Trail
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Cannonball Trail
Use the right lane.
3
Arrive at destination
Cannonball Trail
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Galena Road
Depart onto Galena Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Cannonball Trail
Turn right onto Cannonball Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.45 one way
$2.91 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
Bristol, IL
Late night in Bristol on Sunday
Local time
3:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
68°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
13m 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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive', meaning you'll be navigating frequent intersections and turns rather than cruising on a highway. With 0% highway share, expect a consistent pace on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 8.3 miles, primarily on Galena Road, before you'll encounter more changes in direction. This drive feels more like navigating through a community than a long-distance journey, with opportunities to see local landscapes.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
3 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8.3 mi on Galena Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Galena Road.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Little Rock, IL to Bristol, IL is easy. At 13m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Galena Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (Cannonball Trail): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 9.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.3 miles on Galena Road. 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 (Galena Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles (Cannonball Trail): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bristol, 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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