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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.16 mi
00h 25m
Flight
11.56 mi
18.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.56 mi
Kilometers
18.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.16 mi
Kilometers
26 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Monticello
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Brookston
Wed, Apr 22, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookston
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive East Monticello
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Brookston
10:00 PM EDT
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
Chalmers
IN

Town in Big Creek Township, White County, Indiana, USA

From Brookston
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To East Monticello
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph WSW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Railroad Street

    13 m · 7 sec · South Railroad Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 3rd Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 300 East

    9.8 mi · 13 min · South 300 East

  4. 4

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    131 m · 16 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto East Washington Street

    1562 ft · 55 sec · East Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on East Washington Street

    81 m · 17 sec · East Washington Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Washington Street

    794 ft · 35 sec · East Washington Street

  9. 9

    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.

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South 300 East
9.84 mi · 61%
East 3rd Street
2.91 mi · 18%
East Washington Street
0.5 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.08 mi · 1%
South Railroad Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
11.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chalmers
00h 12m from Brookston
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Chalmers, 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 Chalmers.

RAIL

Lafayette station

27 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

39 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

65 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

69 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookston and East Monticello. Straight-line distance: 11.56 mi (18.61 km).

Brookston

#1 Brookston

City in St.

Population1,541
Coordinates40.6028100, -86.8672300
Altitude208
CountryUnited States
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#2 East Monticello

East Monticello is a place in Indiana, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7461500, -86.7533500
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Brookston (-86.86723, 40.60281)
End: East Monticello (-86.75335, 40.74615)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.15
Round trip
$4.30
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Indiana · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookston and East Monticello. The current time is 22:44:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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