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Trip from Blue Ridge, IL to Bremen, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 35m

Distance

230 mi

370 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 22m ★
6 AM
4h 35m
8 AM
5h 2m
10 AM
4h 45m
12 PM
4h 42m
3 PM
4h 46m
5 PM
5h 1m
8 PM
4h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Blue Ridge, IL, IL

Blue Ridge, IL

Beth Fitzpatrick

Trip Overview

This 230-mile drive from Blue Ridge, Illinois, to Bremen, Illinois, will take approximately 4 hours and 35 minutes of driving time. Primarily utilizing I-57, I-64, and IL-127, this trip is largely highway-focused, with 91% of the journey on major roadways. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day trip, making it an easy Midwest excursion. You can expect a fuel cost of around $36 for this journey. This route keeps you within the state of Illinois for its entirety. Plan for one main stop along the way to break up the drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

115 miles from Blue Ridge, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 140.2 mi 2h 30m
I 64 22.9 mi 24m
IL 127 22 mi 27m
I 74 11.9 mi 12m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
Main Street 6.6 mi 11m
Shawneetown 5.9 mi 10m
IL 150 4.2 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 140.2 mi, about 2h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ridge, IL and Bremen, IL.

1

Start on this road

454 ft · 33 sec · this road
2

Turn slight right onto East 3300 North Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · East 3300 North Road
3

Turn left onto North 1300 East Road

3.4 mi · 8 min · North 1300 East Road
4

Turn left

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
5

Merge onto I 74

12 mi · 12 min · I 74
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Exit 179 Toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 50 sec
Exit 179 Toward I 57 South: Memphis
8

Merge onto I 57

79 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 57
9

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
11

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 127
13

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127
14

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street
15

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
16

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154
17

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
18

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150
19

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
20

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
21

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
22

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 35-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Blue Ridge, IL, to maximize daylight and allow ample time for your single planned stop. The longest stretch without a major exit is 140.2 miles on I-57, so ensure you're fueled up before embarking on that segment. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, it's a budget-friendly trip. This route is straightforward, but keeping an eye on your GPS for the transition from I-57 to I-64 and then to IL-127 is key to a smooth journey.

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 115 miles from Blue Ridge, IL, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.2 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 51 miles or 1h 2m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 115 miles or 2h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 32m

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 Ridge, 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 Ridge, IL

This is one driving day of about 230 miles and 4h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Blue Ridge, 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 57 for about 140.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Odin, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Odin, IL

115 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

Tuscola, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Odin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115 miles from Blue Ridge, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.2 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · around the midpoint

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset · 1h 58m in / 2h 37m to go 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

Visit website

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

Visit website

La Terraza Express Taqueria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173422649

Visit website

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12173474986

Visit website

Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–1 pm

+12173424628

Visit website

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173475637

Visit website

Hardee's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12173473455

Visit website

Jersey Mike's Subs

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12177904116

Visit website

Subway

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4 mi from route ~10 min detour Inexpensiv

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8:30 am–9 pm

+12173478881

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 4 and 229.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn left toward I 74 East: Champaign

Navigation decision point

Toward I 74 East: Champaign
6
16.2 mi into trip | ~24m in

Take the exit toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 179 Toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
6
16.6 mi into trip | ~24m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 179 Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
96.3 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
229.7 mi into trip | ~4h 34m in | Chester Road

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.96 one way

$71.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $39.48 $78.96
premium $4.89 $44.26 $88.52
diesel $5.61 $50.78 $101.56

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69 0 $24.15 $11.04
Efficient EV 57.5 0 $20.13 $9.20
EV Truck/SUV 92 1 $32.20 $14.72

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Blue Ridge, IL

Morning in Blue Ridge on Tuesday

Local time

7:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

50°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

7:21 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 8 mph 32% chance 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

30 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

4h 35m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 230-mile journey, as 91% of the route utilizes major interstates and highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 140.2 miles on I-57, offering a sustained period of consistent travel. While primarily interstate driving, the inclusion of IL-127 introduces a slight variation in road type. Overall, the drive is characterized by efficient travel on well-maintained roads, allowing for steady progress toward your destination.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 140.2 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 230 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Blue Ridge, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

16.2 mi in | ~24m

About the Cities

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 4h 35m. Total distance: 230 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 140.2 miles on I 57. 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.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bremen, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 16.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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