Origin
Bremen, IL
Late night in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Johnston City, 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 26m
Distance
62.6 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Johnston City, IL
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Trip Overview
Spanning 62.6 miles, this drive from Bremen to Johnston City is a straightforward trek across Illinois that typically takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes to complete. Given the short duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $10 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for your regional travels. The journey remains entirely within the Midwest, offering a consistent experience as you navigate between these two Illinois locations. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the path is simple enough to manage without extensive logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Opdyke Street | 22.9 mi | 26m |
| IL 149 | 19.6 mi | 26m |
| Herrin Road | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| IL 150 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| West Herrin Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Cambria Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| West Broadway Boulevard | 1 mi | 2m |
| North 2nd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Opdyke Street
— 22.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Johnston City, 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
Turn left onto IL 127; IL 149
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
6
Turn right onto IL 149
11 mi
·
16 min
·
IL 149
7
Turn right onto Cambria Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambria Road
8
Enter roundabout onto Herrin Road
219 ft
·
4 sec
·
Herrin Road
9
Continue on Herrin Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Herrin Road
10
Continue on West Herrin Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
West Herrin Street
11
Continue on Herrin Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Herrin Road
12
Continue on West Broadway Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Broadway Boulevard
13
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Washington Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto East 9th Street
49 ft
·
4 sec
·
East 9th Street
15
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Washington Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Washington Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 49.9 and 62.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Cambria Road
Turn right onto Cambria Road
Navigation decision point
5
51.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Herrin Road
Enter roundabout onto Herrin Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
East 9th Street
At end of road, turn left onto East 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
62.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
|
Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.79 one way
$19.57 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $10.75 | $21.49 |
| premium | $4.89 | $12.05 | $24.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 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 | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.48 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.76 | $4.01 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Johnston City, IL
Late night in Johnston City on Sunday
Local time
5:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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 26m 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?
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and established routes. With a highway share of 41 percent, the trip balances faster stretches with more localized navigation. You will spend your longest uninterrupted time behind the wheel on Opdyke Street, which accounts for 22.9 miles of the journey. As you move from the initial sections onto IL 149 and Herrin Road, the road’s personality shifts from quieter thoroughfares to more traveled corridors. This combination keeps the drive from feeling monotonous while ensuring you reach your destination in Johnston City efficiently.
41% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 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
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 49.9 miles in near Cambria Road.
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 26m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 49.9 miles (Cambria Road): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (Herrin Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.3 miles (Washington Avenue): 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 26m. Total distance: 62.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Straightforward navigation.
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 49.9 miles (Cambria Road): Navigation decision point; at 51.4 miles (Herrin Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 62.3 miles (Washington Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Johnston City, 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.
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