Bremen, IL to Flossmoor, IL is 313.9 miles and takes about 6h 11m via I 57, with a fuel budget near $49 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, crossing the Midwest region. Expect a predominantly highway experience for most of the trip. The route is straightforward, making it a solid option for a single-day drive, and the estimated fuel cost is quite manageable. It’s a good choice if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
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
157 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 17m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
223.7 mi
4h
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
US 50
7.8 mi
9m
County Road 180 East
4.3 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 223.7 mi, about 4h
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Flossmoor, IL.
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Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi·41 sec·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·13 min·IL 154
4
Enter roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
44 ft·0 sec·Kennedy Drive
5
Continue on Kennedy Drive
0.4 mi·34 sec·Kennedy Drive
6
Continue on IL 13; IL 154
0.6 mi·57 sec·West Water Street
7
Turn left onto IL 127
22 mi·26 min·North Main Street
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·45 sec
9
Merge onto I 64
10 mi·11 min·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·Elm Street
13
Continue on US 51
0.9 mi·1 min·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·South Mine Street
16
Continue on US 50; US 51
0.2 mi·12 sec·N Mine St
17
Continue on US 50; US 51
347 ft·4 sec·North Mine Street
18
Take the exit
134 ft·3 sec
19
Turn right onto US 50
7.8 mi·9 min·US 50
20
Turn left
0.4 mi·54 sec
21
Merge onto I 57
47 mi·50 min·I 57
22
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
177 mi·3 hr 9 min·I 57
Toward I 57 North: ChicagoUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·33 sec
Exit 340Toward US 30: Lincoln HighwayUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·12 sec
Exit 340Toward US 30 East: Lincoln HighwayUse the left / right lanes.
25
Turn straight onto US 30
1.3 mi·2 min·Lincoln Highway
26
Turn left onto Crawford Avenue
0.1 mi·26 sec·Crawford Avenue
27
Turn right onto Governors Highway
2.7 mi·4 min·Governors Highway
Use the right lane.
28
Turn right onto Flossmoor Road
315 ft·19 sec·Flossmoor Road
29
Turn left onto Braemar Road
495 ft·26 sec·Braemar Road
30
Continue on Braemar Road
0.1 mi·36 sec·Braemar Road
31
Turn right onto School Street
0.1 mi·29 sec·School Street
32
Turn right
0.1 mi·53 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 6-hour drive, leaving in the morning is your best bet to maximize daylight. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 223.7 miles on I 57, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Consider breaking up the drive around the halfway point if you prefer a more relaxed pace. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $49, and plan your refueling stops accordingly, especially before you get too far into that long I 57 segment. Since this is a relatively short, single-day trip, you have flexibility in your timing.
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 157 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 3h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 223.7 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 69 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157 miles or 3h 17m 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Flossmoor, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bremen, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 313.9 miles and 6h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 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 223.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
4.6 mi from route
~11 min detour
$20 to $30
mile 134.5
Effingham, Illinois
Hours: 6–10 am
+12175407716
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 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|~0m in|IL 150
Turn sharp left onto IL 150
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
131.8 mi into trip|~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
308.8 mi into trip|~6h in
Take the exit toward US 30: Lincoln Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 340
Toward US 30: Lincoln Highway
9
309.1 mi into trip|~6h in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Lincoln Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
Exit 340
Toward US 30 East: Lincoln Highway
6
310.6 mi into trip|~6h 4m in|Governors Highway
Turn right onto Governors Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$49.07 one way
$98.15 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg110 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$53.88
$107.76
premium
$4.89
$60.41
$120.81
diesel
$5.61
$69.31
$138.61
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: 109.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
94.2
1
$32.96
$15.07
Efficient EV
78.5
0
$27.47
$12.56
EV Truck/SUV
125.6
1
$43.95
$20.09
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Bremen, IL
Afternoon
in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
38°F
Clear
W 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Destination
Flossmoor, IL
Afternoon
in Flossmoor on Sunday
Local time
12:34 PM
CDT
Current temp
35°F
Mostly Clear then Areas Of Frost
W 5 to 15 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:25PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 18 at 10:23PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
73°F
Shelbyville, IL
157 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
3 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 11m 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...
11 mi from route
~28 min detour
Free
near mile 313.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly highway, with 88% of the drive on interstates. You'll spend a considerable amount of time on I 57, including a stretch of 223.7 miles. The transition to surface roads, specifically North Main Street and IL 150, happens later in the drive. Be prepared for a consistent cruising speed for the majority of your time behind the wheel.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 223.7 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 Effort7/10
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 313.9 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 131.8 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 308.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Bremen, IL to Flossmoor, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Ashley along the way.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 11m. Total distance: 313.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 11m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 223.7 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 32 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 Flossmoor, 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 32 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 131.8 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 308.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.4 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Flossmoor, IL before the return drive.
