Origin
Scott, IN
Late night in Scott on Friday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scott, IN to Brighton, IN
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
21m
Distance
13.8 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scott, IN
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scott, IN to Brighton, IN covers 13.8 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Wayne Street, State Road 120, Defiance Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.7 miles on Wayne Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 13.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m 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
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 21m drive with frequent turns across 13.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Wayne Street is the longest continuous segment at about 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 early in the drive.
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 21m 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 120 / State Road 120): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (SR 120 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
SR 120 / State Road 120
At end of road, turn left onto SR 120 / State Road 120
Navigation decision point
4
8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
SR 120 / 3rd Street
Turn right onto SR 120 / 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
4
8.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 120 / Wayne Street
Turn left onto SR 120 / Wayne Street
Navigation decision point
4
13.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
North 600 East
Turn left onto North 600 East
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Wayne Street | 5.7 mi | 8m |
| State Road 120 | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Defiance Street | 3 mi | 4m |
| North 675 West | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| North 600 East | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Wayne Street
— 5.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scott, IN and Brighton, IN.
1
Start on this road
150 ft
·
11 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
135 ft
·
14 sec
3
Turn left onto North 675 West
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 675 West
4
At end of road, turn left onto SR 120
4.5 mi
·
6 min
·
State Road 120
5
Continue on SR 120
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Defiance Street
6
Turn right onto SR 120
487 ft
·
13 sec
·
3rd Street
7
Turn left onto SR 120
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Wayne Street
8
Turn left onto North 600 East
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
North 600 East
9
Arrive at destination
North 600 East
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $2.66 | $5.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.05 | $6.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.45 | $0.66 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Destination
Brighton, IN
Late night in Brighton on Friday
Local time
12:49 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
21m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Scott, IN to Brighton, IN covers 13.8 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Wayne Street, State Road 120, Defiance Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.9 miles from Scott, IN. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.16 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (SR 120 / State Road 120): Navigation decision point; at 8 miles (SR 120 / 3rd Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Scott, IN to Brighton, IN does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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