How far is Brighton, IL from Thompsonville, IL?
The driving distance from Brighton, IL to Thompsonville, IL is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Drizzle
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brighton and Thompsonville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brighton and Thompsonville.
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Start on North Market Street
104 m · 12 sec · North Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Center Street
1027 ft · 34 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto South Maple Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Maple Street
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Continue on Montclaire Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Montclaire Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward IL 255 South
1614 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 22 min
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Continue straight
10.7 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 50 East: Louisville, Saint Louis
1832 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville
2462 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville
2332 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 East, US 50 East: Louisville
27.7 mi · 31 min
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Continue straight
42.8 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Ken Gray Expressway
20 mi · 22 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
1972 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.4 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
115 m · 8 sec · East Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
10.5 mi · 16 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
3 m · 1 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brighton and Thompsonville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 East
Continue straight
42.8 mi · 00h 46m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Patchy Drizzle leaving Brighton and Partly Sunny near Thompsonville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brighton to Thompsonville?
The road trip is about 139.1 miles (223.8 km) and usually takes 02h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Okawville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from Brighton and 69.6 miles from Thompsonville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:02 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.62 one way or $45.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Drizzle around Brighton and Partly Sunny near Thompsonville.
Stop Ideas Near Okawville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Okawville.
Centralia station
Mt. Vernon, IL
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brighton and Thompsonville. Straight-line distance: 107.57 mi (173.11 km).
#1 Brighton
Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.0397700, -90.1406600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thompsonville
Village in Franklin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 519 |
| Coordinates | 37.9175500, -88.7622800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thompsonville (-88.76228, 37.91755)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 224 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 44m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.61 | $22.62 | $45.24 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $25.73 | $51.46 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $28.45 | $56.90 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $32.37 | $64.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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