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Trip from Paris, IL to Brocton, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

19.6 mi

31 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 32m ★
6 AM
0h 35m
8 AM
0h 41m
10 AM
0h 37m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

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city in Illinois

Paris, IL

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Downtown Brocton, IL, IL

Brocton, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

Paris, IL to Brocton, IL is 19.6 miles and takes about 34m via West Jasper Street, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. Given its brief duration and local road profile, this drive is best suited for a quick local excursion or a segment of a larger regional journey. You'll likely find it a straightforward drive with minimal complexity, perfect for a relaxed day trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Jasper Street 10.6 mi 18m
North 150th Street 4.8 mi 8m
East 1220th Road 1.6 mi 2m
East 1200th Road 1.3 mi 2m
North Central Avenue 0.6 mi <1m
West 3rd Street 0.3 mi <1m
East 1225th Road 0.2 mi <1m
IL Route 1 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Jasper Street — 10.6 mi, about 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paris, IL and Brocton, IL.

1

Start on West Court Street

335 ft · 20 sec · West Court Street
2

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

373 ft · 16 sec · IL Route 1
3

Turn left onto West Wood Street

371 ft · 12 sec · West Wood Street
4

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1

0.6 mi · 55 sec · North Central Avenue
5

Turn right onto IL 16; IL 133

11 mi · 18 min · West Jasper Street
6

Continue on IL 133

1.3 mi · 2 min · East 1200th Road
7

Continue on IL 133

1.6 mi · 2 min · East 1220th Road
8

Continue on IL 133

0.2 mi · 18 sec · East 1225th Road
9

Turn right onto IL 49

4.8 mi · 8 min · North 150th Street
10

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West 3rd Street
11

Arrive at destination

West 3rd Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Wood Street

Turn left onto West Wood Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 150; IL 1 / North Central Avenue

Turn left onto US 150; IL 1 / North Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

3
0.8 mi into trip | ~1m in | IL 16; IL 133 / West Jasper Street

Turn right onto IL 16; IL 133 / West Jasper Street

Navigation decision point

4
19.2 mi into trip | ~33m in | West 3rd Street

Turn right onto West 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.89 one way

$5.79 round trip

$3.75/gal 25.4 MPG avg 7 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.14 $3.20 $6.39
premium $4.72 $3.64 $7.28
diesel $4.80 $3.70 $7.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.9 0 $2.06 $0.94
Efficient EV 4.9 0 $1.72 $0.78
EV Truck/SUV 7.8 0 $2.74 $1.25

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (71% 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 Jul 10, 2026

Origin

Paris, IL

Night in Paris on Monday

Local time

9:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

86°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 18% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 4:53PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 2:57PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Brocton, IL

Night in Brocton on Monday

Local time

9:37 PM

CDT

Current temp

87°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 5 mph 21% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 4:53PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 2:57PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

1 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

34m 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 characterized by frequent turns, making it a turn-heavy local drive. With a 0% highway share, expect to navigate primarily on local roads like West Jasper Street, North 150th Street, and East 1220th Road. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.6 miles on West Jasper Street. This drive won't feel like a monotonous highway cruise; instead, anticipate a more engaged driving experience as you make your way through the local landscape.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on West Jasper Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 34m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 150; IL 1 / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

741 ft 655 ft

Total Climb

27 ft

Total Descent

90 ft

Highest Point

741 ft

~1.4 mi in

Elevation Range

86 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Paris, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1826

Arriving in Brocton, 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 34m. Total distance: 19.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m 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 10.6 miles on West Jasper Street. 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 150; IL 1 / IL Route 1): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Wood Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (US 150; IL 1 / North Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Brocton, 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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