Skip to main content
US Trip Planner Logo
US Trip Planner

Trip from Bremen, IL to Crestwood, IL

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

Drive Time

1h 41m

Distance

70.3 mi

113 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 23 min
4 AM
1h 34m ★
6 AM
1h 42m
8 AM
1h 57m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 46m
3 PM
1h 48m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Crestwood, IL, IL

Crestwood, IL

Choco Kitty

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Bremen to Crestwood, Illinois, expect a journey covering 70.3 miles. You should anticipate about 1 hour and 41 minutes of travel time, making this an ideal one-day excursion that doesn't require an overnight stay. Your path will primarily take you along Opdyke Street, East Main Street, and North Refuge Road. With fuel costs estimated at $11, it is a budget-friendly transit through the Midwest. Since there are no designated stops on this route, it is best suited for those who prefer a direct, continuous drive between these two Illinois locations.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

35.1 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Opdyke Street 22.9 mi 26m
East Main Street 9.7 mi 14m
North Refuge Road 9.6 mi 13m
IL 149 8.3 mi 10m
West Main Street 6.5 mi 9m
IL 150 6.2 mi 10m
Power Plant Road 2.7 mi 6m
West Walnut Street 1.9 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Opdyke Street — 22.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
2

Turn slight right onto IL 150

6.2 mi · 10 min · IL 150
3

Turn left onto IL 3

23 mi · 26 min · Opdyke Street
4

Turn left onto IL 149

8.3 mi · 10 min · IL 149
5

Continue on IL 13

6.5 mi · 9 min · West Main Street
6

Continue on IL 13

1.9 mi · 3 min · West Walnut Street
7

Continue on IL 13

9.7 mi · 14 min · East Main Street
8

Turn right onto IL 148

0.2 mi · 15 sec · IL-148
9

Continue on IL 148

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Refuge Road
10

Turn left

95 ft · 2 sec
11

Turn straight onto IL 148

8.8 mi · 12 min · North Refuge Road
12

Turn left onto IL 37

0.3 mi · 30 sec · IL 37
13

Turn right onto Lake Egypt Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Lake Egypt Road
14

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · Power Plant Road
15

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

0.5 mi · 2 min · McKinney Chapel Road
16

Turn right onto Ridgeway

283 ft · 17 sec · Ridgeway
17

Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

385 ft · 17 sec · Pinewood Drive
18

Arrive at destination

Pinewood Drive

Trip Plan

Because this is a turn-heavy drive, it is wise to leave during daylight hours to ensure you can easily navigate the local road transitions. Since the total duration is under two hours, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule, though staying alert is key given the lack of scheduled stops. Keep in mind that your fuel budget is approximately $11, so topping off your tank before you depart Bremen will ensure you reach Crestwood without needing to hunt for a station mid-trip. Use the 22.9-mile stretch on Opdyke Street as your primary opportunity to settle into a comfortable rhythm before the road becomes more technical.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 35.1 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 15 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 35.1 miles or 44m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Crestwood, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bremen, IL

This is one driving day of about 70.3 miles and 1h 41m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Bremen, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Opdyke Street for about 22.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Murphysboro, IL

35 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

Campton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Murphysboro, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.1 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.

The Turn Restaurant & Lounge

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $20 to $30 mile 55.2

Marion, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+16189975656

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 55.8 and 70.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
55.8 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | IL 148 / IL-148

Turn right onto IL 148 / IL-148

Navigation decision point

4
65.6 mi into trip | ~1h 29m in | IL 37

Turn left onto IL 37

Navigation decision point

4
66.9 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in | Power Plant Road

Turn right onto Power Plant Road

Navigation decision point

4
69.6 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in | McKinney Chapel Road

Turn left onto McKinney Chapel Road

Navigation decision point

5
70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | Pinewood Drive

Turn left onto Pinewood Drive

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.99 one way

$21.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.07 $24.13
premium $4.89 $13.53 $27.06
diesel $5.61 $15.52 $31.04

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: 24.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.1 0 $7.38 $3.37
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.15 $2.81
EV Truck/SUV 28.1 0 $9.84 $4.50

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Bremen, IL

Late night in Bremen on Sunday

Local time

5:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Crestwood, IL

Late night in Crestwood on Sunday

Local time

5:37 AM

CDT

Current temp

79°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

1 degrees warmer at arrival

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

Road read

1h 41m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

What kind of drive is this?

This 70.3-mile journey is defined by its turn-heavy, local nature rather than a high-speed interstate grind. Only 21% of your travel occurs on highways, meaning you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads. You will encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch on Opdyke Street, which spans 22.9 miles of the total distance. Be prepared for a more technical driving experience that requires your full attention, as the road layout is more winding than a typical highway route. The transition between these local streets creates a steady, deliberate pace that keeps you engaged behind the wheel.

Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on Opdyke Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 55.8 miles in near IL 148 / IL-148.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 1h 41m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 55.8 miles (IL 148 / IL-148): Navigation decision point; at 65.6 miles (IL 37): Navigation decision point; at 66.9 miles (Power Plant Road): Navigation decision point.

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 1h 41m. Total distance: 70.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on Opdyke Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 55.8 miles (IL 148 / IL-148): Navigation decision point; at 65.6 miles (IL 37): Navigation decision point; at 66.9 miles (Power Plant Road): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Crestwood, 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.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Crestwood, IL

Arlington Heights, IL 353.2 mi · 6h 42m Evanston, IL 342.1 mi · 6h 34m Chicago, IL 329.1 mi · 6h 11m Calumet City, IL 318.8 mi · 5h 58m

More from Bremen, IL

Richmond, IL 384.9 mi · 7h 33m Guilford, IL 383.2 mi · 7h 55m Venetian Village, IL 375.4 mi · 7h 33m Round Lake Park, IL 373 mi · 7h 29m Knollwood, IL 370.3 mi · 7h 18m Hartland, IL 370.1 mi · 7h 20m

More trips to Crestwood, IL

Aurora, IL 331 mi Lockport, IL 311.8 mi Decatur, IL 174.6 mi Belleville, IL 118.8 mi
Escape planner: Bremen, IL Scenic drives in IL

Explore more options from Bremen, IL or browse trips ending in Crestwood, IL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.