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Trip from Bourbonnais, IL to Bremen, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 37m

Distance

290.2 mi

467 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 24m ★
6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 29m

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

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Downtown Bourbonnais, IL, IL

Bourbonnais, IL

Pierre Blaché

Trip Overview

This 290.2-mile journey from Bourbonnais, IL to Bremen, IL is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 5 hours and 37 minutes. Primarily following Interstates 57 and 64, with a brief segment on IL 127, this route is a solid choice for a single-day road trip. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest to Midwest drive is around $45. If you're looking for a straightforward, highway-focused experience to get you between these two Illinois points, this trip delivers. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained interstates, making it a predictable and manageable 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

145.1 miles from Bourbonnais, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 210.7 mi 3h 46m
I 64 22.9 mi 24m
IL 127 22 mi 27m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
Main Street 6.6 mi 11m
Shawneetown 5.9 mi 10m
IL 150 4.2 mi 7m
North Kennedy Drive 1.9 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 210.7 mi, about 3h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Olde Oak Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · Olde Oak Drive
2

At end of road, turn right onto IL 102

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Main Street Northwest
3

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

0.5 mi · 51 sec · South Main Street
4

Continue on US 45; US 52

1.9 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Drive
5

At end of road, turn left onto US 45; US 52; IL 17

0.4 mi · 52 sec · West Court Street
6

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

0.4 mi · 43 sec · South Washington Avenue
7

Continue on US 45; US 52

0.2 mi · 19 sec · McMullin Drive
8

Turn left onto US 45; US 52

505 ft · 8 sec · West Water Street
9

Continue on US 45; US 52

0.5 mi · 49 sec · South East Avenue
10

Turn right onto US 45; US 52

1.8 mi · 2 min · South Schuyler Avenue
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward I-57 South: Champaign
12

Merge onto I 57

150 mi · 2 hr 40 min · I 57
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
15

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 127
17

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127
18

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street
19

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
20

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154
21

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
22

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150
23

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
24

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
25

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
26

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

Given the 5 hour and 37 minute duration, this route is comfortably manageable as a single-day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. You'll want to budget for one stop to break up the 290.2 miles, perhaps around the halfway point for fuel and a stretch. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 210 miles on I 57, so planning a break before you feel the need is a good idea. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during that long interstate segment, as services can be more spaced out between exits on I 57.

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 145.1 miles from Bourbonnais, IL, or about 2h 40m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 210.7 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 64 miles or 1h 13m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 145.1 miles or 2h 40m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 20m

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 Bourbonnais, 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 Bourbonnais, IL

This is one driving day of about 290.2 miles and 5h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Bourbonnais, 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 210.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lakewood, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakewood, IL

145 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bruce, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 145.1 miles from Bourbonnais, 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 210.7 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Honey Bee Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mattoon, Illinois

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.4

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12172344997

Visit website

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bradley, Illinois

1.9 mi

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rantoul, Illinois

1.7 mi

Honey Bee Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.4

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12172344997

Visit website

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18159351501

Visit website

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.2

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178930222

Visit website

Asian bowl express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.2

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172821215

Visit website

Red Wheel Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.2

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12178930471

Visit website

Casa amigos Mexican restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.2

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12172156053

Taj Indian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+17797015344

Agave Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 62.2

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178932880

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 82.9

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 124.4

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 82.9

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 82.9

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Hampton Inn Charging Station

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 82.9

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 82.9

Savoy, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 124.4

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 82.9

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 145.1

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 289.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | IL 102 / Main Street Northwest

At end of road, turn right onto IL 102 / Main Street Northwest

Navigation decision point

4
3.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | US 45; US 52 / South Washington Avenue

Turn right onto US 45; US 52 / South Washington Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
4.1 mi into trip | ~7m in | US 45; US 52 / West Water Street

Turn left onto US 45; US 52 / West Water Street

Navigation decision point

5
156.5 mi into trip | ~2h 53m 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
289.9 mi into trip | ~5h 36m in | Chester Road

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$45.37 one way

$90.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 102 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $49.81 $99.63
premium $4.89 $55.85 $111.69
diesel $5.61 $64.07 $128.15

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 87.1 1 $30.47 $13.93
Efficient EV 72.6 0 $25.39 $11.61
EV Truck/SUV 116.1 1 $40.63 $18.57

Gas CO2

102 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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

Bourbonnais, IL

Morning in Bourbonnais on Sunday

Local time

11:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Sunday

Local time

11:41 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 8 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

32 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

5h 37m 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 drive for this 290.2-mile trip, with 93% of the journey taking place on interstates. The bulk of your time will be spent on I 57, including one significant stretch of 210.7 miles without needing to exit. While the majority of the route is on high-speed interstates, the inclusion of IL 127 offers a slight change of pace before rejoining the interstate system. This profile means you'll be covering ground quickly for most of the drive, with minimal time spent on slower, local roads.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 210.7 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near IL 102 / Main Street Northwest.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 290.2 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (IL 102 / Main Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 45; US 52 / South Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 45; US 52 / West Water Street): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Bourbonnais, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1832

Bourbonnais is a village in Kankakee County, in the Chicagoland region of Illinois.

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 5h 37m. Total distance: 290.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 210.7 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.

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 0.4 miles (IL 102 / Main Street Northwest): Navigation decision point; at 3.4 miles (US 45; US 52 / South Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 45; US 52 / West Water Street): Navigation decision point.

Not recommended in a single day. At 5.6 hours each way, a round trip means 11.2 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bremen, IL before the return drive.

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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