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Trip from Batchtown, IL to Brussels, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

25m

Distance

9.2 mi

15 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 23m ★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Batchtown, IL, IL

Batchtown, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Downtown Brussels, IL, IL

Brussels, IL

Tapas S

Trip Overview

Batchtown, IL to Brussels, IL is 9.2 miles and takes about 25m via Mississippi River Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically in Illinois, offering a quick hop between two points. The drive is characterized by its local roads and minimal highway time, making it a straightforward journey. It's a convenient option if you're looking for a brief excursion with minimal driving.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mississippi River Road 5.2 mi 12m
Prosker Lane 2 mi 7m
1475E 1 mi 2m
Main Street 0.6 mi 1m
1490E 0.4 mi <1m
Community Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mississippi River Road — 5.2 mi, about 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Batchtown, IL and Brussels, IL.

1

Start on Mississippi River Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Mississippi River Road
2

Continue on 1475E

1.0 mi · 2 min · 1475E
3

Continue on 1490E

0.4 mi · 54 sec · 1490E
4

Continue on Mississippi River Road

3.0 mi · 7 min · Mississippi River Road
5

Continue on Mississippi River Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Mississippi River Road
6

Turn left onto Prosker Lane

2.0 mi · 7 min · Prosker Lane
7

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
8

Turn right onto Community Avenue

171 ft · 7 sec · Community Avenue
9

Arrive at destination

Community Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

1 of 1

1 decision points cluster around mile 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
9.1 mi into trip | ~25m in | Community Avenue

Turn right onto Community Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.53 one way

$3.06 round trip

$4.22/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $1.67 $3.33
premium $5.18 $1.88 $3.75
diesel $5.35 $1.94 $3.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.8 0 $0.97 $0.44
Efficient EV 2.3 0 $0.81 $0.37
EV Truck/SUV 3.7 0 $1.29 $0.59

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of May 9, 2026

Origin

Batchtown, IL

Afternoon in Batchtown on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Sunny

SW 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 12:11PM CDT until May 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 11:31AM EDT until May 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Destination

Brussels, IL

Afternoon in Brussels on Wednesday

Local time

4:49 PM

CDT

Current temp

81°F

Sunny

SW 13 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 12:11PM CDT until May 10 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 9 at 11:31AM EDT until May 10 at 11:00PM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

25m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be navigating a series of smaller roads rather than long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, expect a more intimate connection with the local landscape. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.2 miles on Mississippi River Road. The drive primarily utilizes Mississippi River Road, Prosker Lane, and 1475E, suggesting a winding path that requires your attention.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.2 mi on Mississippi River Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in near Community Avenue.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Batchtown, IL to Brussels, IL is easy. At 25m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 9.1 miles (Community Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

568 ft 470 ft

Total Climb

166 ft

Total Descent

207 ft

Highest Point

568 ft

Elevation Range

98 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Batchtown, IL

Full guide →

Arriving in Brussels, IL

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 9.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.2 miles on Mississippi River Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

There is one spot that needs extra attention: at 9.1 miles (Community Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brussels, IL before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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