How far is Mokena, IL from Brooklyn, IL?
The driving distance from Mokena, IL to Brooklyn, IL is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 231.8 miles (373 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 02m.
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
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Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mokena and Brooklyn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mokena and Brooklyn.
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Start on Wolf Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Wolf Road
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Turn sharp right onto Lincoln Highway
3.8 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Highway
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Continue on East Maple Street
1471 ft · 27 sec · East Maple Street
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Continue on West Lincoln Highway
135 m · 9 sec · West Lincoln Highway
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Continue on West Maple Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Maple Street
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 West: Moline, Rock Island
2789 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
1900 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
93 mi · 1 hr 40 min
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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
930 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight left toward I 64 East, IL 3 North: Louisville, Saint Clair Avenue
932 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on IL 3 North: Saint Clair Avenue
1200 ft · 41 sec
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Turn slight right onto Saint Clair Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Saint Clair Avenue
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Turn right onto Madison Street
1198 ft · 55 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
20 m · 3 sec · South 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mokena and Brooklyn.
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 South
Merge slight left
93 mi · 01h 40m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mokena and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mokena to Brooklyn?
The road trip is about 269.1 miles (433.1 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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 134.6 miles from Mokena and 134.5 miles from Brooklyn.
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 37.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.82 one way or $71.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mokena and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Brooklyn.
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 Mokena and Brooklyn. Straight-line distance: 231.78 mi (373.02 km).
#1 Mokena
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 20,050 |
| Coordinates | 41.5261400, -87.8892200 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brooklyn
Village in Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,688 |
| Coordinates | 38.6586600, -90.1659400 |
| Altitude | 126 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brooklyn (-90.16594, 38.65866)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 433 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 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 | $35.82 | $71.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $40.40 | $80.81 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $44.21 | $88.43 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $50.39 | $100.78 |
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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