Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carbondale, IL
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If you are planning a trip from Bremen to Carbondale, you are looking at a straightforward 45.1-mile journey through the Illinois Midwest. With a driving time of approximately 59 minutes, this route is perfectly suited for a quick day trip rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via Opdyke Street, IL 149, and West Main Street to reach your destination. Budgeting about $7 for fuel will keep your tank ready for the drive. Since this trip is relatively short, it offers a flexible schedule that allows you to arrive in Carbondale with plenty of time to spare for your planned activities.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Opdyke Street | 22.9 mi | 26m |
| IL 149 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| West Main Street | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| IL 150 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| West Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Carbondale, IL.
Start on Chester Road
Turn slight right onto IL 150
Turn left onto IL 3
Turn left onto IL 149
Continue on IL 13
Continue on IL 13
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Turn left onto IL 13
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 22.5 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.
4 decision points cluster between mile 6.5 and 45 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto IL 3 / Opdyke Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto IL 149
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto IL 13 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$7.05 one way
$14.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.74 | $15.48 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.68 | $17.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.96 | $19.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Night in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Night in Carbondale on Saturday
Local time
11:48 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
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 45.1-mile trek is classified as a mixed drive, balancing local navigation with regional transit. You will spend roughly 32% of your time on highways, providing a nice contrast to the slower-paced sections. The most significant portion of your travel occurs on Opdyke Street, which accounts for a 22.9-mile stretch of uninterrupted driving. As you move from the initial roads toward the IL 149 and West Main Street segments, you will notice the transition in road types. Expect a steady, predictable pace that is easy to manage, even if you are unfamiliar with the area.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near IL 3 / Opdyke Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bremen, IL to Carbondale, IL is easy. At 59m with 32% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (IL 3 / Opdyke Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (IL 149): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 45.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
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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