Origin
Blue Mound, IL
Morning in Blue Mound on Tuesday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Mound, IL to Bremen, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
155.3 mi
250 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 15m
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6 AM
3h 27m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 37m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Blue Mound, IL
Siarhei Nester
Trip Overview
Blue Mound, IL to Bremen, IL is 155.3 miles and takes about 3h 27m via I 55 and IL 3, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within Illinois, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the same region. Expect a mix of highway driving and surface roads as you traverse the state. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day of travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
77.6 miles from Blue Mound, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 38m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 48.2 mi | 52m |
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| County Road 2080 E | 18.4 mi | 22m |
| Sarpy Street | 12.2 mi | 21m |
| North Illinois Street | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| South Illinois Street | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 8 mi | 11m |
| Front Street | 7.6 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 48.2 mi, about 52m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Mound, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on IL 48
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Railroad Avenue
2
Continue on IL 48
18 mi
·
22 min
·
County Road 2080 E
3
Continue on IL 48
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
County Road 975 N
4
Continue on IL 48
12 mi
·
21 min
·
Sarpy Street
5
Continue on IL 48
7.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Front Street
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 55 South: East Saint Louis
7
Merge onto I 55
48 mi
·
52 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
9
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
10
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
11
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
12
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Illinois Street
13
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
14
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
15
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
17
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
18
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
19
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
20
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
21
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
This trip is easily completed in a single day, so you have flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to reach Bremen. With only one recommended stop and a total drive time under 3.5 hours, you can make good time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $24, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially as you transition from the highway to surface roads. Driving the longest stretch of 48.2 miles on I 55 early on will get you most of the way efficiently.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.6 miles from Blue Mound, IL, or about 1h 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 34 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.6 miles or 1h 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Blue Mound, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Blue Mound, IL
This is one driving day of about 155.3 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Blue Mound, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 48.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.6 miles from Blue Mound, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 40 and 149 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
40 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Turn left toward I 55 South: East Saint Louis
Navigation decision point
Toward I 55 South: East Saint Louis
5
40.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
88.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m in
Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
5
102.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m in
|
IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
149 mi into trip
|
~3h 16m in
|
IL 150 / State Street
Turn left onto IL 150 / State Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.28 one way
$48.56 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.66 | $53.32 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.89 | $59.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.29 | $68.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.6 | 0 | $16.31 | $7.45 |
| Efficient EV | 38.8 | 0 | $13.59 | $6.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.1 | 0 | $21.74 | $9.94 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Bremen, IL
Morning in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
7:07 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
22 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 27m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
26 mi from route
~64 min detour
Free
near mile 10.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
About half of this 155.3-mile drive is on the highway, specifically I 55. You'll experience a stretch of 48.2 miles on I 55 before transitioning to IL 3 and County Road 2080 E. This means you'll encounter both faster-paced highway cruising and slower, potentially more rural surface road travel.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.2 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 40 miles in.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Blue Mound, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 3h 27m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 40 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
684 ft
422 ft
Total Climb
347 ft
Total Descent
406 ft
Highest Point
684 ft
~144.2 mi in
Elevation Range
263 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Blue Mound, IL
Full guide →Arriving in Bremen, IL
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Übersee-Museum Bremen — natural history and ethnographic museum in Bremen, Germany
- • Friedhofskapelle
- • Kaisen monument — Monument in Bremen
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 3h 27m. Total distance: 155.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 40 miles: Navigation decision point; at 40.4 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 88.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Bremen, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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