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Trip from Bremen, IL to Altamont, IL

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

Drive Time

2h 44m

Distance

123.6 mi

199 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$19

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 34m ★
6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m

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

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Downtown Altamont, IL, IL

Altamont, IL

Samuele Pellegrino

Trip Overview

This 123.6-mile drive from Bremen, IL to Altamont, IL is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take around 2 hours and 44 minutes. You'll primarily navigate using North Main Street, Interstate 70, and IL 150, with a significant portion of the journey, 52%, on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this Midwest excursion is about $19. Given its duration and distance, this route is perfectly suited for a single day of travel, allowing for flexibility in your departure and arrival times. It offers a straightforward journey through the heart of Illinois.

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

61.8 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street 21.7 mi 26m
Interstate 70 19.4 mi 20m
IL 150 16.7 mi 29m
300E 13.5 mi 15m
150E 10.4 mi 11m
I 64 10.3 mi 11m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
United States Route 51 8.8 mi 10m
Longest stretch: North Main Street — 21.7 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chester Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Chester Road
2

Turn sharp left onto IL 150

17 mi · 29 min · IL 150
3

At end of road, turn right onto IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
4

Enter roundabout onto Kennedy Drive

44 ft · 0 sec · Kennedy Drive
5

Continue on Kennedy Drive

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
6

Continue on IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 57 sec · West Water Street
7

Turn left onto IL 127

22 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
9

Merge onto I 64

10 mi · 11 min · I 64
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
11

Turn left onto US 51

8.8 mi · 10 min · United States Route 51
12

Continue on US 51

2.6 mi · 5 min · Elm Street
13

Continue on US 51

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Broadway
14

Continue on US 51

4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East
15

Continue on US 51

0.6 mi · 54 sec · South Mine Street
16

Continue on US 50; US 51

0.2 mi · 12 sec · N Mine St
17

Continue on US 50; US 51

443 ft · 5 sec · North Mine Street
18

Continue on US 51

10 mi · 11 min · 150E
19

Continue on US 51

13 mi · 15 min · 300E
20

Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185

0.5 mi · 35 sec · US 40; US 51; IL 185
21

Turn right onto US 40; US 51; IL 185

1.1 mi · 1 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I-70 East: Effingham
23

Merge onto I 70

19 mi · 20 min · Interstate 70
24

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec
Exit 82 Toward IL 128: Altamont
25

Keep slight right at fork

138 ft · 4 sec
Exit 82 Toward IL 128: Altamont
26

Turn straight onto IL 128

0.8 mi · 1 min · Farina Road
27

Continue on South Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
28

Arrive at destination

North Main Street

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour and 44-minute drive, leaving in the morning is generally a good plan to maximize your day. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, you have the flexibility to depart when you feel most ready. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you transition between highway and local roads; the $19 fuel estimate is a good baseline. A practical tip for this route is to be prepared for the 21.7-mile stretch on North Main Street, which is the longest uninterrupted segment, and plan your needs accordingly before embarking on it.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.8 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 27 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.8 miles or 1h 27m 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 17m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Altamont, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Bremen, 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 Bremen, IL

This is one driving day of about 123.6 miles and 2h 44m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Bremen, 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 North Main Street for about 21.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, and Washington counties in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Centralia, IL

62 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

Du Quoin, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Centralia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from Bremen, 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.

Nearby Places

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

Top Restaurant

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Altamont, Illinois

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 123.6

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16184839567

Visit website

Subway

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Altamont, Illinois

1.1 mi

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 123.6

Altamont, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16184839567

Visit website

Subway

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Inexpensiv mile 123.6

Altamont, Illinois

Hours: 9:30 am–9 pm

+16184839066

Visit website

McDonald's

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 123.6

Altamont, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–11 pm

+16184835354

Visit website

Mark's Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.9

Brownstown, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–2 pm

+16184273629

Feed the Crave Coffee & Roastery

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10 mile 123.6

Altamont, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–12 pm

+16183399919

Service Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Rest Area

0.1 mi from route

Road Angel Truckers Center

0.2 mi from route

Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2.2 mi from route

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 122.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 150

Turn sharp left onto IL 150

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
17 mi into trip | ~30m in | IL 154

At end of road, turn right onto IL 154

Navigation decision point

5
48.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley

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

Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
7
122.2 mi into trip | ~2h 41m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 128: Altamont

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 82 Toward IL 128: Altamont

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$19.32 one way

$38.65 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $21.22 $42.43
premium $4.89 $23.79 $47.57
diesel $5.61 $27.29 $54.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$19

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.1 0 $12.98 $5.93
Efficient EV 30.9 0 $10.82 $4.94
EV Truck/SUV 49.4 0 $17.30 $7.91

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Sunday

Local time

6:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Altamont, IL

Morning in Altamont on Sunday

Local time

6:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

48°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

WSW 14 mph 92% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 17 at 11:24PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

74°F

Centralia, IL

62 mi in

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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 44m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is a mixed bag, offering a blend of interstate speed and local road navigation. With 52% of the route on highways, you'll experience some faster-paced travel, punctuated by stretches on local roads like North Main Street. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 21.7 miles on North Main Street, providing a consistent pace before transitions. This variation means you'll get a feel for both efficient highway travel and the more grounded experience of driving through communities.

52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on North Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 123.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Bremen, IL to Altamont, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Ashley along the way.

Ashley

59.2 mi in | ~1h 23m

About the Cities

Starting 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 2h 44m. Total distance: 123.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 44m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on North Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Altamont, 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. There are 5 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Altamont, IL before heading back.

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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