Origin
Woodlawn, IL
Late night in Woodlawn on Sunday
Local time
5:36 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodlawn, 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
26m
Distance
15.9 mi
26 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodlawn, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Bonnie, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Woodlawn, IL to Bonnie, IL is 15.9 miles and takes about 26 minutes via Illinois Route 37 and IL 15, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, making it a straightforward local journey. Given its brief duration and focus on main roads, it's ideal for a quick transit or a segment of a larger trip. You won't encounter significant changes in scenery or major navigational challenges on this highway-centric drive. Consider this route for its simplicity and efficiency when traveling between these two Illinois towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois Route 37 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| IL 15 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| I 64 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| North Woodlawn Lane | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Central Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Benton Road | 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 Woodlawn, IL and Bonnie, IL.
1
Start on Winslow Street
55 ft
·
4 sec
·
Winslow Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Main Street
3
Turn left onto North Central Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Central Street
4
Continue on North Woodlawn Lane
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Woodlawn Lane
5
At end of road, turn left onto IL 15
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 15
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
7
Merge onto I 57; I 64
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
I 64
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward IL 37
10
Turn right onto IL 37
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Benton Road
11
Continue on IL 37
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Illinois Route 37
12
Turn right onto West 3rd Street
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 3rd Street
13
Arrive at destination
West 3rd Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.7 — 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
|
North Main Street
Turn right onto North Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Central Street
Turn left onto North Central Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
IL 15
At end of road, turn left onto IL 15
Navigation decision point
5
8.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 East: Louisville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 64 East: Louisville
4
10.7 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward IL 37
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 37
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.73 | $5.46 |
| premium | $4.89 | $3.06 | $6.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.51 | $7.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Late night in Bonnie on Sunday
Local time
5:36 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
1 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
26m 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 predominantly highway-focused, with 84% of the journey utilizing main roads like Illinois Route 37 and IL 15. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the 15.9 miles, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 4.7 miles on Illinois Route 37. The Ken Gray Expressway also plays a role, contributing to the efficient, high-speed nature of this trip. Expect a straightforward driving experience without many winding or technical sections, allowing you to maintain a steady speed for the duration.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Illinois Route 37 and IL 15. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Main 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 26m drive. You will face about 7 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (IL 15): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 15.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). 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 (North Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Central Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (IL 15): 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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