How far is Galesburg, IL from Brookfield, IL?
The driving distance from Galesburg, IL to Brookfield, IL is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144 miles (231.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 05m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Lee County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galesburg and Brookfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galesburg and Brookfield.
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Start on Public Square
632 ft · 11 sec · Public Square
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Exit the rotary onto East Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 West: Moline
1133 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
34.2 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
134.1 mi · 2 hr 27 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Highland Avenue
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Highland Avenue
637 ft · 23 sec · Highland Avenue
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Turn left onto 31st Street
1.4 km · 2 min · 31st Street
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Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Oak Brook Road
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Continue on 31st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · 31st Street
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Continue on Oak Brook Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Oak Brook Road
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Continue on 31st Street
3 mi · 6 min · 31st Street
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Turn slight right 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 Galesburg and Brookfield.
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 88 East
Take the exit slight right toward I 88 East, IL 92 East: Sterling, Rock Falls
134 mi · 02h 27m
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.
Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Galesburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance 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 Galesburg to Brookfield?
The road trip is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km) and usually takes 03h 32m 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?
Nelson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 93 miles from Galesburg and 93.2 miles from Brookfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144 miles (231.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.2 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 9:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.78 one way or $49.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Galesburg and Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brookfield.
Stop Ideas Near Nelson
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 Nelson.
Princeton
Mendota station
Kewanee
Rockford, Illinois
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galesburg and Brookfield. Straight-line distance: 143.95 mi (231.66 km).
#1 Galesburg
County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 29,803 |
| Coordinates | 40.9478200, -90.3712400 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 300 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 19m |
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 | $24.78 | $49.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $27.94 | $55.88 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $30.58 | $61.15 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $34.85 | $69.69 |
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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