How far is Batchtown, IL from Brussels, IL?

The driving distance from Batchtown, IL to Brussels, IL is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (11 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.17 mi
00h 25m
Flight
6.86 mi
11.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.86 mi
Kilometers
11.04 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.17 mi
Kilometers
14.76 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brussels
Sun, Nov 1, 12:48 AM CDT
Return by in Batchtown
Sun, Nov 1, 1:13 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batchtown
2026-11-01T00:22
Arrive Brussels
Sun, Nov 1, 12:48 AM CDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM CST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Batchtown
10:00 PM CST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rosedale
IL

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States

From Batchtown
4.6 mi
00h 12m
To Brussels
4.6 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 1 6:00 AM CST
Wind
6 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Batchtown and Brussels.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Batchtown and Brussels.

  1. 1

    Start on Mississippi River Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mississippi River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on 1475E

    1.6 km · 2 min · 1475E

  3. 3

    Continue on 1490E

    1993 ft · 55 sec · 1490E

  4. 4

    Continue on Mississippi River Road

    3 mi · 7 min · Mississippi River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Mississippi River Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Mississippi River Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Prosker Lane

    2 mi · 8 min · Prosker Lane

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    3083 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Community Avenue

    52 m · 8 sec · Community Avenue

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Community Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Batchtown and Brussels.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mississippi River Road
5.18 mi · 56%
Prosker Lane
2.02 mi · 22%
1475E
0.98 mi · 11%
Main Street
0.58 mi · 6%
1490E
0.38 mi · 4%
Community Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

Mississippi River Road

Continue on Mississippi River Road

2.99 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
6.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rosedale
00h 12m from Batchtown
Leave By
7:40 PM CST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Batchtown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brussels.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Batchtown to Brussels?

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rosedale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Batchtown and 4.6 miles from Brussels.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.8 miles (11 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.53 one way or $3.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Batchtown and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Brussels.

Stop Ideas Near Rosedale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rosedale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosedale.

RAIL

Alton

39 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

53 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

55 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Carlinville

63 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batchtown and Brussels. Straight-line distance: 6.86 mi (11.04 km).

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#1 Batchtown

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

Population192
Coordinates39.0331000, -90.6576200
Altitude177
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brussels

Village in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States

Population128
Coordinates38.9494900, -90.5887300
Altitude159
CountryUnited States
Start: Batchtown (-90.65762, 39.0331)
End: Brussels (-90.58873, 38.94949)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.53
Round trip
$3.05
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.77 $1.53 $3.05
Mid-grade $5.39 $1.73 $3.45
Premium $5.94 $1.90 $3.80
Diesel $6.65 $2.13 $4.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Batchtown and Brussels. The current time is 00:22:58.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.