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Trip from Bremen, IL to Barry, IL

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

Drive Time

3h 52m

Distance

190.6 mi

307 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 39 min
4 AM
3h 39m ★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 18m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 59m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 17m
8 PM
3h 45m

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

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Barry, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Bremen to Barry, Illinois, expect a straightforward journey covering 190.6 miles across the Midwest. You should budget approximately 3 hours and 52 minutes of drive time, making this a manageable excursion for a single day. With a fuel cost estimate of $29, the route is economically efficient for a solo driver or a small group. You will primarily navigate via I-72, Godfrey Road, and IL-255 to reach your destination. Because the total duration is under four hours, you can easily complete this drive in one go without the need for an overnight stay, offering you plenty of flexibility to explore once you arrive.

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

95.3 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 72 40.2 mi 43m
Godfrey Road 26.2 mi 30m
IL 255 21 mi 24m
IL 159 19.2 mi 28m
South State Street 19.1 mi 24m
I 255 13.2 mi 15m
Main Street 12.3 mi 13m
IL 15 8.4 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 72 — 40.2 mi, about 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
2

Turn slight right onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · IL 150
3

Turn right onto IL 3

0.5 mi · 32 sec · East Holmes Street
4

Continue on IL 3

7.8 mi · 8 min · Lehmen Drive
5

Continue on IL 3

18 mi · 22 min · South State Street
6

Continue on IL 159

19 mi · 28 min · IL 159
7

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec
8

Merge onto IL 15

8.4 mi · 9 min · IL 15
9

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
10

Merge onto I 255; US 50

13 mi · 15 min · I 255; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on IL 255

21 mi · 24 min · IL 255
12

Continue on US 67

26 mi · 30 min · Godfrey Road
13

Continue on US 67

8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
14

Continue on US 67

1.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
15

Continue on US 67

2.4 mi · 2 min · South State Avenue
16

Continue on US 67

1.4 mi · 1 min · South State Street
17

Continue on US 67

2.3 mi · 2 min · 1440 E
18

Continue on US 67

12 mi · 13 min · Main Street
19

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 72 West: Springfield
20

Merge onto I 72; US 36

40 mi · 43 min · I 72; US 36
21

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec
Toward Barry
22

Turn left onto Township Road 1745E

409 ft · 11 sec · Township Road 1745E
23

Continue on County Highway 4

0.2 mi · 32 sec · County Highway 4
24

Continue on Rodgers Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Rodgers Street
25

Arrive at destination

Rodgers Street

Trip Plan

To keep your travel smooth, plan for at least one dedicated stop during your 190.6-mile trek to rest and stretch. Since the drive is just under four hours, departing in the morning allows you to arrive in Barry by the early afternoon with plenty of daylight to spare. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge throughout the journey, as the $29 estimated cost can fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency and current regional prices. Given that the route consists of a significant highway share, try to avoid peak rush hours on I-72 to ensure you maintain your projected arrival time. A concrete tip for this trip is to prioritize your rest break during the transition between the local roads and the interstate to maximize your comfort for the longest stretch.

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 95.3 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.2 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 42 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 95.3 miles or 2h 3m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Barry, 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 190.6 miles and 3h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 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 I 72 for about 40.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

village in Illinois

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bethalto, IL

95 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

Freeburg, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Alton, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 95.3 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.

Joe K's Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 95.3

Alton, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16184669796

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 51.5 and 189.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
51.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
60 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

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

Toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
5
60.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 255; US 50

Merge onto I 255; US 50

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
149 mi into trip | ~3h 5m in

Take the exit toward I 72 West: Springfield

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 72 West: Springfield
4
189.5 mi into trip | ~3h 49m in

Take the exit toward Barry

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward Barry

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$29.80 one way

$59.60 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 67 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $32.72 $65.43
premium $4.89 $36.68 $73.36
diesel $5.61 $42.08 $84.16

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 66.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 57.2 0 $20.01 $9.15
Efficient EV 47.7 0 $16.68 $7.62
EV Truck/SUV 76.2 0 $26.68 $12.20

Gas CO2

67 kg

EV CO2

22 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 12, 2026

Origin

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Sunday

Local time

6:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

S 12 to 18 mph 17% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 1:25PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 12:16PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Destination

Barry, IL

Morning in Barry on Sunday

Local time

6:34 AM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

8 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

3h 52m 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?

This trip is a highway-focused drive, with 61% of your time spent on major thoroughfares. You will find the rhythm of the road shifts as you transition between local paths like Godfrey Road and the faster, more consistent pace of I-72. Expect a steady cruising experience, highlighted by the longest uninterrupted stretch of 40.2 miles on I-72. While the drive is efficient, the mix of interstate and local road segments ensures you aren't stuck in a monotonous loop for the entire duration. Keep your focus sharp as you navigate the varying speed limits and road types that define this cross-state transit.

61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.2 mi on I 72.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and Godfrey Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 51.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 52m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 51.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.7 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 3h 52m. Total distance: 190.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.2 miles on I 72. 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 51.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.7 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Barry, 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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