Origin
Bremen, IL
Morning in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to North Lawndale, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
6h 44m
Distance
335.4 mi
540 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 32m
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6 AM
6h 44m
8 AM
7h 8m
10 AM
6h 52m
12 PM
6h 50m
3 PM
6h 54m
5 PM
7h 7m
8 PM
6h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Lawndale, IL
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Trip Overview
Bremen, IL to North Lawndale, IL is 335.4 miles and takes about 6h 44m via I 57, with a fuel budget near $52 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest to Midwest journey focuses heavily on interstate travel, making it a straightforward trip. You'll spend most of your time on I 57, which is a reliable and efficient way to cover this distance. Given it's a single-day drive, it's ideal if you're looking for a direct route with minimal fuss. Plan for straightforward driving across Illinois.
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
167.7 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 225.2 mi | 4h 2m |
| North Main Street | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| IL 150 | 16.7 mi | 29m |
| South Cicero Avenue | 11.6 mi | 18m |
| Cicero Avenue | 10.8 mi | 17m |
| I 64 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| United States Route 51 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 225.2 mi, about 4h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and North Lawndale, IL.
1
Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
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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
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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
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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
179 mi
·
3 hr 11 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Keep slight left at fork
522 ft
·
17 sec
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road West
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Turn right onto CH B66
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Vollmer Road
26
Turn left onto IL 50
11 mi
·
17 min
·
Cicero Avenue
Use the left lane.
27
Continue on IL 50
12 mi
·
18 min
·
South Cicero Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Turn right onto West Cermak Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Cermak Road
29
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Pulaski Road
Use the left lane.
30
Turn right onto West 16th Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
West 16th Street
31
Turn left
396 ft
·
29 sec
32
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 6 hours and 44 minutes, this trip is comfortably achievable in a single day. Consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight and avoid potential afternoon traffic. You'll have one primary stretch of 225.2 miles on I 57, so plan for a mid-drive break before or after this segment. Given the $52 fuel cost estimate, ensure your tank is full before departing Bremen, as extended highway driving can consume fuel steadily. Rest stops are available along the interstate, but it's wise to be aware of your fuel gauge.
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 167.7 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 3h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 225.2 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 74 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.7 miles or 3h 28m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near North Lawndale, 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 335.4 miles and 6h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 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 225.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
168 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.7 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 225.2 miles.
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 215 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 334.4 — 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
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~0m in
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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
310.3 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m in
Take the exit toward Vollmer Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road
9
310.6 mi into trip
|
~6h 2m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Vollmer Road West
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Exit 342
Toward Vollmer Road West
6
334.4 mi into trip
|
~6h 41m in
|
South Pulaski Road
Turn left onto South Pulaski Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.44 one way
$104.87 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $57.57 | $115.15 |
| premium | $4.89 | $64.54 | $129.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.05 | $148.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.6 | 1 | $35.22 | $16.10 |
| Efficient EV | 83.9 | 0 | $29.35 | $13.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 134.2 | 1 | $46.96 | $21.47 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 kg (67% 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.
Destination
North Lawndale, IL
Morning in North Lawndale on Tuesday
Local time
8:54 AM
CDT
Current temp
48°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
25 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 44m 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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 323.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 83% of the route utilizing major roads like I 57. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, with the longest uninterrupted segment measuring 225.2 miles on I 57. The transition from North Main Street and IL 150 into the interstate system will mark the main shift in driving character. This route emphasizes efficiency over varied scenery, offering a predictable driving experience for most of its duration. You'll experience typical interstate conditions for the bulk of the trip.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 225.2 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 335.4 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 310.3 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.
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 North Lawndale, IL, road signs point toward Ashley and Vollmer Road West.
Ashley
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Vollmer Road West
310.6 mi in
|
~6h 2m
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 6h 44m. Total distance: 335.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 44m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 225.2 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 North Lawndale, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 310.3 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 6.7 hours each way, a round trip means 13.5 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at North Lawndale, IL before the return drive.
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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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