How far is Scott, IN from Brighton, IN?
The driving distance from Scott, IN to Brighton, IN is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Clear
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scott and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott and Brighton.
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Start on the route
46 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
41 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto North 675 West
2764 ft · 1 min · North 675 West
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Road 120
4.5 mi · 7 min · State Road 120
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Continue on Defiance Street
3 mi · 4 min · Defiance Street
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Turn right onto 3rd Street
148 m · 14 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Wayne Street
5.7 mi · 9 min · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North 600 East
30 m · 4 sec · North 600 East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 600 East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scott and Brighton.
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.
Wayne Street
Turn left onto Wayne Street
5.7 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Clear leaving Scott and Mostly Clear near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scott to Brighton?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Lagrange is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Scott and 6.9 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.78 one way or $3.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Scott and Mostly Clear near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Lagrange
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 Lagrange.
Waterloo
Elkhart station
Dowagiac station
Niles station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 12.7 mi (20.44 km).
#1 Scott
Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States
| Population | 823 |
| Coordinates | 41.7336600, -85.5569300 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton
Brighton is a place in Indiana, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.7222700, -85.3110900 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-85.31109, 41.72227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $3.64 | $1.78 | $3.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $2.08 | $4.17 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.35 | $4.69 |
| Diesel | $6.65 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
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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