Origin
Brookfield, IL
Late night in Brookfield on Saturday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brookfield, IL to Elgin, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
43.2 mi
70 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brookfield, IL
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Elgin, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Brookfield, IL to Elgin, IL covers 43.2 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maple Avenue, Grand Boulevard, Kemman Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Elgin, IL
Full guide →Elgin is a city in Chicagoland known for its Victorian architecture and the Elgin Symphony Orchestra.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 43.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 49m drive with frequent turns across 43.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maple Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Brookfield, IL to Elgin, IL is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookfield, IL to Elgin, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maple Avenue | — | — |
| Grand Boulevard | — | — |
| Kemman Avenue | — | — |
| South 25th Avenue | — | — |
| Congress Street | — | — |
| Harrison Street | — | — |
| I 290 West | — | — |
| Eisenhower Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Maple Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield, IL and Elgin, IL.
1
Start on Grant Avenue
102 ft
·
10 sec
·
Grant Avenue
2
Turn left onto Maple Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Maple Avenue
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 5 toward Grand Boulevard
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grand Boulevard
4
Exit the roundabout onto Grand Boulevard
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Boulevard
5
Turn right onto Kemman Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kemman Avenue
6
Continue on South 25th Avenue
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South 25th Avenue
7
Turn left onto Congress Street
364 ft
·
10 sec
·
Congress Street
8
Continue on Harrison Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Harrison Street
9
Take the ramp slight left toward I 290 West
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
I 290 West
10
Merge slight left onto Eisenhower Expressway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Eisenhower Expressway
11
Keep slight right to continue on I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
I 290 West, I 294 North Toll: Rockford, Milwaukee
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 20 West, IL 64 West: Lake Street, York Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 20 West: Lake Street
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
US 20 West: Lake Street
14
Continue on Lake Street
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Lake Street
15
Continue on Lake Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lake Street
16
Continue on West Lake Street
5.2 mi
·
6 min
·
West Lake Street
17
Continue on Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Highway
18
Turn slight left onto Villa Street
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Villa Street
19
Turn left
312 ft
·
28 sec
20
Turn left onto East Chicago Street
118 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Chicago Street
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.6 mi from Brookfield, IL · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.6 miles from Brookfield, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Elgin, IL
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Elgin, IL if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.75 one way
$13.51 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.54 | $19.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13 | 0 | $4.54 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.05 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Elgin, IL
Late night in Elgin on Saturday
Local time
3:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
49m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookfield, IL to Elgin, IL covers 43.2 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maple Avenue, Grand Boulevard, Kemman Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.6 miles from Brookfield, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.75 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Brookfield, IL to Elgin, IL is easy. At 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Brookfield, IL to Elgin, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Brookfield, IL to Elgin, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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