How far is Brookston, IN from East Monticello, IN?
The driving distance from Brookston, IN to East Monticello, IN is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Big Creek Township, White County, Indiana, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookston and East Monticello.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookston and East Monticello.
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Start on South Railroad Street
13 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street
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Turn left onto East 3rd Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto South 300 East
9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East
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Turn right
2.8 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
131 m · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
1562 ft · 55 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
81 m · 17 sec · East Washington Street
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Continue on East Washington Street
794 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookston and East Monticello.
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.
South 300 East
Turn left onto South 300 East
9.84 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny leaving Brookston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Monticello.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookston to East Monticello?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 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?
Chalmers is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Brookston and 8.1 miles from East Monticello.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.15 one way or $4.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny around Brookston and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near East Monticello.
Stop Ideas Near Chalmers
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 Chalmers.
Lafayette station
Rensselaer
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Crawfordsville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookston and East Monticello. Straight-line distance: 11.56 mi (18.61 km).
#1 Brookston
City in St.
| Population | 1,541 |
| Coordinates | 40.6028100, -86.8672300 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Monticello
East Monticello is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7461500, -86.7533500 |
| Altitude | 196 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Monticello (-86.75335, 40.74615)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $3.77 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $2.65 | $5.31 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
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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