How far is Paris, IL from Brocton, IL?

The driving distance from Paris, IL to Brocton, IL is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.55 mi
00h 34m
Flight
14.5 mi
23.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.5 mi
Kilometers
23.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.55 mi
Kilometers
31.47 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brocton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 PM CDT
Return by in Paris
Wed, Apr 15, 4:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paris
2026-04-15T15:13
Arrive Brocton
Wed, Apr 15, 3:48 PM CDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM CDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paris
10:00 PM CDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Redmon
IL

Human settlement in Edgar County, Illinois, United States of America

From Paris
9.8 mi
00h 17m
To Brocton
9.8 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
16 to 22 mph SSW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paris and Brocton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paris and Brocton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Court Street

    102 m · 20 sec · West Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto IL Route 1

    114 m · 16 sec · IL Route 1

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Wood Street

    113 m · 13 sec · West Wood Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Central Avenue

    3199 ft · 56 sec · North Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Jasper Street

    10.6 mi · 18 min · West Jasper Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1200th Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road

  7. 7

    Continue on East 1220th Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East 1220th Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East 1225th Road

    837 ft · 18 sec · East 1225th Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North 150th Street

    4.8 mi · 8 min · North 150th Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 3rd Street

    1636 ft · 45 sec · West 3rd Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 3rd Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paris and Brocton.

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Jasper Street
10.6 mi · 54%
North 150th Street
4.82 mi · 25%
East 1220th Road
1.6 mi · 8%
East 1200th Road
1.27 mi · 6%
North Central Avenue
0.61 mi · 3%
West 3rd Street
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Jasper Street

Turn right onto West Jasper Street

10.6 mi · 00h 18m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Redmon
00h 17m from Paris
Leave By
7:20 PM CDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paris and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brocton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paris to Brocton?

The road trip is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?

Redmon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Paris and 9.8 miles from Brocton.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.60 one way or $5.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paris and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Brocton.

Stop Ideas Near Redmon

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

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

RAIL

Mattoon station

48 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
BUS

Danville, Illinois

56 mi away
379 Lynch Road
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

62 mi away
45 East University Ave.
RAIL

Rantoul

78 mi away
West Sangamon and North Kentucky Aves.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paris and Brocton. Straight-line distance: 14.5 mi (23.33 km).

Paris

#1 Paris

City in Illinois

Population8,144
Coordinates39.6111500, -87.6961400
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
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#2 Brocton

Human settlement in Edgar County, Illinois, United States of America

Population288
Coordinates39.7155900, -87.9325300
Altitude202
CountryUnited States
Start: Paris (-87.69614, 39.61115)
End: Brocton (-87.93253, 39.71559)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.61 L · about $2.60
Round trip
$5.20
1.38 gal · 5.22 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.60 $5.20
Mid-grade $4.25 $2.93 $5.87
Premium $4.65 $3.21 $6.42
Diesel $5.30 $3.66 $7.32

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 · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Paris and Brocton. The current time is 15:13:35.

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.