How far is Arlington Heights, IL from Brookfield, IL?
The driving distance from Arlington Heights, IL to Brookfield, IL is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Arlington Heights and Brookfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Arlington Heights and Brookfield.
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Start on East Euclid Avenue
15 m · 6 sec · East Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto North Arlington Heights Road
1948 ft · 1 min · North Arlington Heights Road
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Turn left onto East Northwest Highway
5.3 mi · 9 min · East Northwest Highway
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Continue on Miner Street
778 ft · 16 sec · Miner Street
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Turn right onto Graceland Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Graceland Avenue
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Turn straight onto Lee Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Lee Street
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Turn straight onto Mannheim Road
6.9 mi · 12 min · Mannheim Road
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto 25th Avenue
6.1 mi · 11 min · 25th Avenue
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Continue on Kemman Avenue
2652 ft · 1 min · Kemman Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Grand Boulevard
1.1 km · 2 min · Grand Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Maple Avenue
44 m · 6 sec · Maple Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Maple Avenue
1270 ft · 38 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Avenue
31 m · 4 sec · Grant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Arlington Heights and Brookfield.
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.
Mannheim Road
Turn straight onto Mannheim Road
6.88 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Arlington Heights to Brookfield?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Schiller Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Arlington Heights and 11.4 miles from Brookfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.02 one way or $6.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Arlington Heights and Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.
Stop Ideas Near Schiller Park
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 Schiller Park.
Glenview station
La Grange Road
Summit
Chicago Union Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Arlington Heights and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 19.44 mi (31.28 km).
#1 Arlington Heights
Village in Cook County, Illinois, United States; suburb of Chicago, Illinois
| Population | 75,101 |
| Coordinates | 42.0883600, -87.9806300 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brookfield
Village in Cook County, Illinois (United States of America)
| Population | 18,091 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239200, -87.8517300 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brookfield (-87.85173, 41.82392)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.77 | $3.02 | $6.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $3.40 | $6.80 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $3.72 | $7.45 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $4.24 | $8.49 |
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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