Origin
Mount Vernon, IL
Night in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, 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
14m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great 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 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, IL
Michaela Schmidt
Bonnie, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Mount Vernon to Bonnie is 8 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Illinois Route 37, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within the Midwest region, specifically within Illinois. It's a straightforward trip, ideal for a quick connection between these two locations. You won't encounter major changes in scenery or terrain, making it a simple and efficient journey for anyone needing to travel between Mount Vernon and Bonnie.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Route 37 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| Benton Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South 10th Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South 9th Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Jordan Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Illinois Route 37
— 4.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, IL and Bonnie, IL.
1
Start on IL 15
143 ft
·
6 sec
·
Broadway Street
2
Turn right onto South 9th Street
394 ft
·
19 sec
·
South 9th Street
3
Turn right onto Jordan Street
297 ft
·
20 sec
·
Jordan Street
4
Turn left onto IL 37
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South 10th Street
5
Continue on IL 37
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Benton Road
6
Continue on IL 37
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 37
7
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 3rd Street
8
Arrive at destination
West 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8 — 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
|
South 9th Street
Turn right onto South 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Jordan Street
Turn right onto Jordan Street
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 37 / South 10th Street
Turn left onto IL 37 / South 10th Street
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
West 3rd Street
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.25 one way
$2.50 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| premium | $4.89 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 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 | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
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
Bonnie, IL
Night in Bonnie on Saturday
Local time
11:39 PM
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
14m 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 is a mixed drive, with 59% of the route on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 4.7 miles along Illinois Route 37. As you travel, you'll navigate through a combination of road types, including Illinois Route 37, Benton Road, and South 10th Street. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving followed by potentially slower sections as you transition onto local roads. The drive offers a varied driving experience for its short distance.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Illinois Route 37.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 early in the drive near South 9th 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 14m drive. You will face about 4 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 (South 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Jordan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 37 / South 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Illinois Route 37. 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 (South 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Jordan Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 37 / South 10th Street): Navigation decision point.
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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