How far is University, IL from Broughton, IL?
The driving distance from University, IL to Broughton, IL is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m 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 14m.
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.
Township in Saline County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between University and Broughton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between University and Broughton.
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Start on County Road 200 North
1.2 km · 2 min · County Road 200 North
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Continue on 200N
1.2 km · 2 min · 200N
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Continue on County Road 200 North
1.5 mi · 4 min · County Road 200 North
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Continue on County Road 210 North
1282 ft · 35 sec · County Road 210 North
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Continue on County Road 225 North
2.2 mi · 5 min · County Road 225 North
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Continue on Walpole Road
3070 ft · 1 min · Walpole Road
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Continue on County Road 200 North
2.1 mi · 5 min · County Road 200 North
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Continue on Main Street
1159 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
595 ft · 28 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Dawes Street
5 m · 1 sec · Dawes Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dawes Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between University and Broughton.
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.
County Road 225 North
Continue on County Road 225 North
2.16 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving University and Partly Sunny near Broughton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from University to Broughton?
The road trip is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Long Branch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from University and 4.2 miles from Broughton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:00 PM CST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around University and Partly Sunny near Broughton.
Stop Ideas Near Long Branch
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 Long Branch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between University and Broughton. Straight-line distance: 8.04 mi (12.94 km).
#1 University
University is a place in Illinois, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.9364400, -88.6095000 |
| Altitude | 131 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Broughton
Village in Hamilton County, Illinois
| Population | 198 |
| Coordinates | 37.9347700, -88.4619900 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dawes Street (-88.461989, 37.934735)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.64 | $1.39 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $5.28 | $1.58 | $3.17 |
| Premium | $5.83 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
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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