Brooklyn, IL Road Trips
Brooklyn, IL serves as a quiet starting point in the Midwest, connecting drivers to 4 outbound routes across the area. Routes from here tend to cover serious ground — the average trip runs 298 miles, so plan for multi-day adventures. Most routes from Brooklyn, IL head north, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
325.3 mi
Waukegan, IL
Quickest Drive
5h 11m
Markham, IL
Plan Around Brooklyn, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Brooklyn, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Brooklyn, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Brooklyn, IL
Driving from Brooklyn, IL
On average, trips departing from Brooklyn, IL run 298 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 34m. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 325 miles (6h 11m), while the shortest is just 279 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Brooklyn, IL include Waukegan, IL (325.3 mi, 6h 11m), Rockford, IL (293.2 mi, 5h 24m), Chicago, IL (292.8 mi, 5h 31m), and Markham, IL (279.2 mi, 5h 11m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 298-mile trip from Brooklyn, IL, budget about $44 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes mostly head north. Summer trips benefit from long daylight hours, while winter departures should start early to maximize visibility. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Brooklyn, IL and 1 routes heading into Brooklyn, IL, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 279 to 325 miles.
The longest mapped route from Brooklyn, IL covers 325 miles and takes approximately 6h 11m. Shorter options start at just 279 miles.
The average route from Brooklyn, IL runs about 298 miles with a drive time of roughly 5h 34m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 298-mile trip from Brooklyn, IL costs roughly $44 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Brooklyn, IL include Waukegan, IL, Rockford, IL, Chicago, IL and Markham, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Brooklyn, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
811
Median Income
$37,656
Median Home Value
$37,200
Median Age
29.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Brooklyn, IL at a Glance
Founded
1873
Elevation
413 ft
Area
0 mi²
Notable People from Brooklyn, IL
A sampling of people born in Brooklyn, IL.
Hamiet Bluiett
1940–2018
American jazz saxophonist, clarinetist, and composer (1940–2018)
Barry Sumpter
1965
American basketball player
City data from Wikidata (Q2530039), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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