Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
51m
Distance
24.9 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brussels, IL
Tapas S
Kampsville, IL
Raihanul Amin
Brussels to Kampsville is 24.9 miles and takes about 51 minutes via Illinois River Road, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, offering a straightforward drive. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick scenic connection between two points without a significant time commitment. The route predominantly uses surface roads, so expect a more relaxed pace than interstate travel. Consider this for a brief excursion when you want to see more of the local Illinois landscape.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois River Road | 22.4 mi | 45m |
| Park Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Walnut Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Community Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Brussels, IL and Kampsville, IL.
Start on Community Avenue
Turn left onto Main Street
Turn right onto Illinois River Road
Continue on Park Street
Continue on IL 100
Continue on IL 100
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 24.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Illinois River Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Walnut Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto 2nd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| premium | $5.18 | $5.08 | $10.16 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.18 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.59 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Brussels on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 7:36PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Destination
Evening in Kampsville on Wednesday
Local time
5:53 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued May 14 at 7:36PM CDT until May 19 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving at all. You'll be cruising on local streets like Illinois River Road for the majority of the trip, with a longest stretch of 22.4 miles on this road. Expect to navigate through towns and potentially encounter more frequent intersections compared to highway travel. The profile is mostly surface roads, indicating a consistent, non-highway driving experience.
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 early in the drive near Main Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brussels, IL to Kampsville, IL is easy. At 51m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (Illinois River Road): Navigation decision point; at 24.8 miles (Walnut Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
22 ft
Total Descent
118 ft
Highest Point
530 ft
~1.8 mi in
Elevation Range
100 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 51m. Total distance: 24.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
51m 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.
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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