Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 42m
Distance
67.4 mi
108 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Breese, IL
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If you are planning a trip from Bremen, IL to Breese, IL, you are looking at a manageable 67.4-mile journey through the Midwest. Expect a drive time of approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes, making this an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimate of just $10, it is an incredibly budget-friendly excursion. You will primarily navigate via IL 4, North 3rd Street, and East Saint Louis Street to complete the transit. Given the duration, there is no need for an overnight split, allowing you the flexibility to complete the trip at your own pace.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
33.7 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 4 | 24 mi | 39m |
| North 3rd Street | 16 mi | 25m |
| East Saint Louis Street | 15.2 mi | 17m |
| South Market Street | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| IL 150 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Jamestown Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Breese, IL.
Start on Chester Road
Turn sharp left onto IL 150
Turn left onto IL 4
Turn right onto IL 4
Turn left onto IL 4
Continue on IL 4
Turn right onto IL 4
Turn right onto IL 4
Turn right onto US 50
Take the exit
Turn right onto Jamestown Road
Continue on North Walnut Street
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto Old Route 50 West
Arrive at destination
Since this is a relatively short trip with zero scheduled stops, you have the advantage of total flexibility in your departure time. Aim to leave during off-peak hours to ensure you maintain the 1-hour and 42-minute estimate without unexpected delays. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before you head out, as your $10 budget assumes efficient driving conditions. Because there are no mandatory stops built into the itinerary, feel free to pull over whenever you need a break to stretch your legs. Specifically, pay close attention to the transition points where you move from IL 4 onto North 3rd Street and East Saint Louis Street to ensure you stay on track.
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.
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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.7 miles or 55m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Breese, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Bremen, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bremen, IL
This is one driving day of about 67.4 miles and 1h 42m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 33.7 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 35.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left onto IL 150
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn left onto IL 4
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto IL 4 / West Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto IL 4 / South Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto IL 4 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$10.54 one way
$21.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.57 | $23.14 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.88 | $29.76 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.90 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.44 | $4.31 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Breese on Sunday
Local time
5:05 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This trip features a mixed-drive profile that keeps the experience varied as you transition between different road types. You will spend about 42% of your time on highways, providing a balance between steady cruising and local navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on IL 4, where you will cover 24 miles of road. Because the route shifts from highway segments to local streets, you should prepare for changes in speed and traffic patterns. It is a straightforward trek that avoids the monotony of a pure interstate grind, offering a practical way to traverse this part of the state.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 42m 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 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.9 miles (IL 4): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (IL 4 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
181 ft
Total Descent
289 ft
Highest Point
571 ft
~9.6 mi in
Elevation Range
165 ft
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 42m. Total distance: 67.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). Straightforward navigation.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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