How far is Thompsonville, IL from Brighton, IL?
The driving distance from Thompsonville, IL to Brighton, IL is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Patchy Drizzle
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Thompsonville and Brighton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Thompsonville and Brighton.
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Start on Main Street
3 m · 4 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Shawneetown Road
10.5 mi · 16 min · Shawneetown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Public Square
124 m · 10 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the rotary onto West Main Street
3144 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Take the ramp slight right
1685 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
24 mi · 26 min · Ken Gray Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis
66 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 255, US 50: Chicago, Memphis
1113 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 255 North: Chicago
1.4 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 111, IL 267: Godfrey
1329 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Montclaire Avenue
2.3 mi · 3 min · Montclaire Avenue
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Continue on South Maple
3.1 mi · 5 min · South Maple
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1027 ft · 34 sec · West Center Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
104 m · 9 sec · North Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Thompsonville and Brighton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 64 West
Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis
66 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Thompsonville and Patchy Drizzle near Brighton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Thompsonville to Brighton?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 41m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Okawville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Thompsonville and 69.1 miles from Brighton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.6 miles (173.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:08 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.44 one way or $44.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Thompsonville and Patchy Drizzle near Brighton.
Stop Ideas Near Okawville
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 Okawville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Thompsonville and Brighton. Straight-line distance: 107.57 mi (173.11 km).
#1 Thompsonville
Village in Franklin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 519 |
| Coordinates | 37.9175500, -88.7622800 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brighton
Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,967 |
| Coordinates | 39.0397700, -90.1406600 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brighton (-90.14066, 39.03977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.61 | $22.44 | $44.87 |
| Mid-grade | $5.24 | $25.52 | $51.04 |
| Premium | $5.79 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
| Diesel | $6.59 | $32.10 | $64.21 |
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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