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Trip from Bremen, IL to Dupo, IL

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 16m

Distance

60 mi

97 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Dupo, IL, IL

Dupo, IL

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to travel between Bremen and Dupo, Illinois, this 60-mile trek is a straightforward journey that fits perfectly into a single day. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 16 minutes behind the wheel, making it an efficient trip across the Midwest. With a fuel budget of roughly $9, the route is highly economical for a solo traveler or a small group. You will navigate primarily via West Market Street, South State Street, and Lehmen Drive. Because the duration is relatively short, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations, allowing you the flexibility to complete the drive at your own pace.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
West Market Street 25 mi 28m
South State Street 16.6 mi 21m
Lehmen Drive 7.8 mi 8m
IL 150 6.1 mi 10m
IL 3 2.5 mi 3m
South Main Street 0.9 mi 1m
East Holmes Street 0.5 mi <1m
Chester Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: West Market Street — 25 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Dupo, 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

17 mi · 21 min · South State Street
6

Turn left onto IL 3

25 mi · 28 min · West Market Street
7

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 3

2.5 mi · 3 min · IL 3
Toward I 255 North, IL 3 North, US 50 East: East Saint Louis, Chicago, Great River Road Illinois North Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 9 Toward Dupo
9

At end of road, turn left onto South Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street
10

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

130 ft · 7 sec · South 3rd Street
11

Turn right

98 ft · 7 sec
12

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

city in Randolph County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Red Bud, IL

30 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

Chester, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Red Bud, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 6.3 and 60 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
6.3 mi into trip | ~11m in | IL 3 / East Holmes Street

Turn right onto IL 3 / East Holmes Street

Navigation decision point

4
31.3 mi into trip | ~42m in | IL 3 / West Market Street

Turn left onto IL 3 / West Market Street

Navigation decision point

8
56.2 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in | IL 3

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 3 toward I 255 North, IL 3 North, US 50 East: East Saint Louis, Chicago, Great River Road Illinois North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 255 North, IL 3 North, US 50 East: Eas...
5
58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward Dupo

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 9 Toward Dupo
4
60 mi into trip | ~1h 16m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.38 one way

$18.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.30 $20.60
premium $4.89 $11.55 $23.09
diesel $5.61 $13.25 $26.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18 0 $6.30 $2.88
Efficient EV 15 0 $5.25 $2.40
EV Truck/SUV 24 0 $8.40 $3.84

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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

Late night in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

5:24 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

Dupo, IL

Late night in Dupo on Tuesday

Local time

5:24 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Rain Showers

S 17 mph 30% 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

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 16m 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 best described as a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend only 14% of your time on highways, meaning the majority of your trip involves navigating local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 25-mile segment along West Market Street, which provides a bit of consistency before the route shifts into more technical driving. Expect a dynamic experience behind the wheel as you navigate the frequent turns inherent to this local path. The transition between these road types keeps the drive engaging, so stay alert as you maneuver through the various segments.

Only 14% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25 mi on West Market 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 6.3 miles in near IL 3 / East Holmes Street.

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 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles (IL 3 / East Holmes Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (IL 3 / West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.2 miles (IL 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

658 ft 372 ft

Total Climb

286 ft

Total Descent

430 ft

Highest Point

658 ft

~51.4 mi in

Elevation Range

286 ft

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 Dupo, IL, road signs point toward Chicago and Great River Road Illinois North.

Chicago

56.2 mi in | ~1h 10m | via IL 3

Great River Road Illinois North

56.2 mi in | ~1h 10m | via IL 3

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 16m. Total distance: 60 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (14%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 25 miles on West Market 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 6.3 miles (IL 3 / East Holmes Street): Navigation decision point; at 31.3 miles (IL 3 / West Market Street): Navigation decision point; at 56.2 miles (IL 3): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dupo, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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