How far is Brussels, IL from Kampsville, IL?
The driving distance from Brussels, IL to Kampsville, IL is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Hardin is a village in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brussels and Kampsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brussels and Kampsville.
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Start on Community Avenue
52 m · 10 sec · Community Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
3083 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto Illinois River Road
13.4 mi · 32 min · Illinois River Road
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Continue on Park Street
1 mi · 3 min · Park Street
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Continue on Illinois River Road
8.9 mi · 13 min · Illinois River Road
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 km · 1 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Walnut Street
97 m · 20 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
38 m · 5 sec · 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brussels and Kampsville.
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.
Illinois River Road
Turn right onto Illinois River Road
13.4 mi · 00h 32m
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 Rain Showers leaving Brussels and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Kampsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brussels to Kampsville?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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?
Hardin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.5 miles from Brussels and 12.5 miles from Kampsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.20 one way or $8.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brussels and Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers near Kampsville.
Stop Ideas Near Hardin
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 Hardin.
Alton
Carlinville
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brussels and Kampsville. Straight-line distance: 24.09 mi (38.77 km).
#1 Brussels
Village in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 128 |
| Coordinates | 38.9494900, -90.5887300 |
| Altitude | 159 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Kampsville
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 295 |
| Coordinates | 39.2978300, -90.6090100 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
End: 2nd Street (-90.609229, 39.297785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.77 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Mid-grade | $5.39 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Premium | $5.94 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $5.86 | $11.71 |
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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