How far is Brooklyn, IL from Mokena, IL?
The driving distance from Brooklyn, IL to Mokena, IL is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 03m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brooklyn and Mokena.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn and Mokena.
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Start on South 6th Street
71 m · 12 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn right onto Jefferson Street
1198 ft · 58 sec · Jefferson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto S 2nd Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · S 2nd Street
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Turn right onto Plank Road
1233 ft · 45 sec · Plank Road
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Turn left onto Packers Avenue
1170 ft · 30 sec · Packers Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 East: Chicago, Louisville, Indianapolis
1910 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
93.9 mi · 1 hr 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Indiana
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10.7 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Maple Street
2117 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto West Maple Street
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
132 m · 7 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1481 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on East Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · East Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Wolf Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wolf Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wolf Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn and Mokena.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi · 01h 57m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brooklyn and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mokena.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Brooklyn to Mokena?
The road trip is about 268.6 miles (432.3 km) and usually takes 05h 01m 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?
Lawndale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134.3 miles from Brooklyn and 134.3 miles from Mokena.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 231.8 miles (373 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:56 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.75 one way or $71.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Brooklyn and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mokena.
Stop Ideas Near Lawndale
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Lincoln
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lawndale.
Lincoln
Uptown Station
Springfield station
Peoria, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brooklyn and Mokena. Straight-line distance: 231.78 mi (373.02 km).
#1 Brooklyn
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 38.6586600, -90.1659400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mokena
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 20,050 |
| Coordinates | 41.5261400, -87.8892200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mokena (-87.88922, 41.52614)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 432 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 21m |
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 | $35.75 | $71.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.32 | $80.64 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.12 | $88.24 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.28 | $100.56 |
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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