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Trip from Bremen, IL to Bridgeview, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 32m
Distance
328.6 mi
529 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
27 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 20m
★
6 AM
6h 32m
8 AM
6h 57m
10 AM
6h 41m
12 PM
6h 38m
3 PM
6h 42m
5 PM
6h 55m
8 PM
6h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bremen, IL
Sela Hatting
Bridgeview, IL
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Bremen to Bridgeview is 328.6 miles and takes about 6h 32m via I 57, with a fuel budget near $50 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. With 85% of the route on highways, expect a fairly direct and efficient drive. This one-day trip is well within reach for most drivers, making it a straightforward option for getting from point A to point B.
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
164.3 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 25m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 225.2 mi | 4h 2m |
| North Main Street | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| IL 150 | 16.7 mi | 29m |
| I 64 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| United States Route 51 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Cicero Avenue | 8.7 mi | 13m |
| US 50 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 225.2 mi, about 4h 2m
Traffic on I-57
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 16 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~741 veh/hr typical · worst 863
Quietest
3 AM
~100 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
7.4×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Bridgeview, IL.
1
Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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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
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13 min
·
IL 154
4
Enter roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
44 ft
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0 sec
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Kennedy Drive
5
Continue on Kennedy Drive
0.4 mi
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34 sec
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Kennedy Drive
6
Continue on IL 13; IL 154
0.6 mi
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57 sec
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West Water Street
7
Turn left onto IL 127
22 mi
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26 min
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North Main Street
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
9
Merge onto I 64
10 mi
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11 min
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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
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Elm Street
13
Continue on US 51
0.9 mi
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1 min
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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
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South Mine Street
16
Continue on US 50; US 51
0.2 mi
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12 sec
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N Mine St
17
Continue on US 50; US 51
347 ft
·
4 sec
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North Mine Street
18
Take the exit
134 ft
·
3 sec
19
Turn right onto US 50
7.8 mi
·
9 min
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US 50
20
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
21
Merge onto I 57
47 mi
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50 min
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I 57
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
179 mi
·
3 hr 11 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
522 ft
·
17 sec
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto CH B66
0.4 mi
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39 sec
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Vollmer Road
26
Turn left onto IL 50
8.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Turn left onto Cal Sag Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Cal Sag Road
Use the left lane.
28
Continue on IL 83
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Calumet Sag Road
Use the left lane.
29
Continue on IL 83
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West College Drive
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto IL 43
5.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Harlem Avenue
Use the left lane.
31
Turn left onto 78th Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
78th Street
Use the left lane.
32
Arrive at destination
78th Street
Trip Plan
Given the 6h 32m duration, leaving Bremen in the morning should get you to Bridgeview with plenty of daylight to spare. The 328.6-mile drive is manageable in a single day, but consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $50, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially during the long 225.2-mile stretch on I 57. The transition to surface roads like North Main Street and IL 150 will signal your approach to Bridgeview.
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 164.3 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 3h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 225.2 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 72 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 164.3 miles or 3h 25m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeview, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bremen, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 328.6 miles and 6h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 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 57 for about 225.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 164.3 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 225.2 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.
Illini Prairie Rest Area - Northbound
0 mi from route
Main Line Station Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Illini Prairie Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Prairie View Rest Area - Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Prairie View Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Green Creek Rest Area - Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Green Creek Rest Area - Northbound
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.1 mi from route
Rest Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.2 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.2 mi from route
Peotone Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Truckomat Truck Wash - Effingham
0.3 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.3 mi from route
Road Ranger
0.4 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
1 mi from route
Post Oak Rest Area - Southbound
1.9 mi from route
Post Oak Rest Area - Northbound
2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2 mi from route
QuikTrip
2.2 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 310.6 — 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
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~0m in
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IL 150
Turn sharp left onto IL 150
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
17 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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IL 154
At end of road, turn right onto IL 154
Navigation decision point
7
131.8 mi into trip
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~2h 50m in
|
I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
7
310.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m in
Take the exit toward Vollmer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road
9
310.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Vollmer Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road West
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.53 one way
$97.05 round trip
$3.75/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.14 | $53.57 | $107.14 |
| premium | $4.72 | $61.01 | $122.02 |
| diesel | $4.80 | $62.05 | $124.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
EV Charging Along Route
27 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Salem, IL - Tesla Supercharger
Salem, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Effingham, IL - Avenue of Mid-America - Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Champaign, IL - West Kirby Avenue - Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Champaign Town Center Blvd
Champaign, IL
RED_E
10 DCFC
Champaign, IL - Tesla Supercharger
Champaign, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Effingham, IL - Tesla Supercharger
Effingham, IL
Tesla
6 DCFC
Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL)
Champaign, IL
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Champaign, IL Rechargery Relay @ Circle K - N Mattis Ave
Champaign, IL
IONNA
6 DCFC
Tesla: 5
RED_E: 5
ChargePoint Network: 5
UNIVERSAL: 4
Blink Network: 2
Electrify America: 2
eVgo Network: 1
Non-Networked: 1
FORD_CHARGE: 1
IONNA: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.50 | $15.77 |
| Efficient EV | 82.2 | 0 | $28.75 | $13.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.4 | 1 | $46.00 | $21.03 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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.
Origin
Bremen, IL
Late night in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 5 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:23PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:38AM CDT until July 21 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Bridgeview, IL
Late night in Bridgeview on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Patchy Smoke
WSW 10 to 15 mph
29% chance
Live forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:23PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 20 at 8:38AM CDT until July 21 at 11:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
92°F
Shelbyville, IL
164 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
6 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
6h 32m on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...
9 mi from route
~21 min detour
Free
near mile 317.2
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend most of your time on the highway, with 85% of the 328.6 miles covered on routes like I 57. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 225.2 miles, all on I 57. Expect the transition from highway to surface roads to occur around mile 292, as you approach your destination. The prevalence of highway driving means you'll encounter frequent exits and merges as you navigate the route.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 225.2 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and North Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 328.6 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 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 131.8 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
767 ft
477 ft
Total Climb
415 ft
Total Descent
358 ft
Highest Point
767 ft
~305.1 mi in
Elevation Range
290 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bremen, IL and Bridgeview, IL, road signs point toward Ashley and Vollmer Road West.
Ashley
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Vollmer Road West
310.6 mi in
|
~6h 2m
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
Arriving in Bridgeview, IL
Full guide →Founded 1947
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 6h 32m. Total distance: 328.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 32m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 225.2 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 34 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 Bridgeview, 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 34 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 131.8 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bridgeview, 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NREL for EV charging, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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