How far is Brookfield, IL from Cahokia, IL?
The driving distance from Brookfield, IL to Cahokia, IL is about 285.8 miles (460 km), with a travel time of about 05h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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City in Logan County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookfield and Cahokia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield and Cahokia.
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Start on Grant Avenue
31 m · 7 sec · Grant Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto 47th Street
2671 ft · 1 min · 47th Street
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Turn left onto South East Avenue
2711 ft · 1 min · South East Avenue
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Turn right onto East Plainfield Road
3145 ft · 1 min · East Plainfield Road
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Turn left onto South La Grange Road
1 mi · 2 min · South La Grange Road
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Turn right onto Joliet Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · Joliet Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Joliet Road
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Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119.4 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
89.3 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South, I 64, IL 3, US 40 West: Louisville, Saint Louis
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 South: Cahokia
2632 ft · 32 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 3 South: Cahokia Heights, Great River Road South
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
29 m · 4 sec · West 1st Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield and Cahokia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
119 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brookfield and Sunny near Cahokia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brookfield to Cahokia?
The road trip is about 285.8 miles (460 km) and usually takes 05h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Atlanta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143 miles from Brookfield and 142.9 miles from Cahokia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 256.4 miles (412.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.05 one way or $76.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brookfield and Sunny near Cahokia.
Stop Ideas Near Atlanta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Peoria, Illinois
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Cahokia. Straight-line distance: 256.39 mi (412.62 km).
#1 Brookfield
Village in Cook County, Illinois (United States of America)
| Population | 18,091 |
| Coordinates | 41.8239200, -87.8517300 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cahokia
Village in St.
| Population | 13,742 |
| Coordinates | 38.5708800, -90.1901100 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cahokia (-90.19011, 38.57088)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 460 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 33m |
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 | $38.05 | $76.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $42.91 | $85.83 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $46.96 | $93.92 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $53.52 | $107.03 |
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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