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Trip from Bremen, IL to Vernon, 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

2h 4m

Distance

89.9 mi

145 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 56m ★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m

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

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Downtown Vernon, IL, IL

Vernon, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

Bremen, IL to Vernon, IL is 90 miles and takes about 2 hours via IL 150, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically Illinois, offering a straightforward drive. It's a single-day journey, so you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route is a mixed bag, so expect a bit of everything as you travel south. Plan for a relatively easy drive with minimal complications.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

45 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street 21.7 mi 26m
IL 150 16.7 mi 29m
150E 10.4 mi 11m
I 64 10.3 mi 11m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
United States Route 51 8.8 mi 10m
County Road 180 East 4.3 mi 6m
300E 2.6 mi 3m
Longest stretch: North Main Street — 21.7 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

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

443 ft · 5 sec · North Mine Street
18

Continue on US 51

10 mi · 11 min · 150E
19

Continue on US 51

2.6 mi · 3 min · 300E
20

Turn left onto West Broadway Street

147 ft · 12 sec · West Broadway Street
21

Turn left

122 ft · 9 sec
22

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a short, single-day trip of only 2 hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will get you to Vernon with plenty of daylight left. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed, perhaps around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your fuel; while the estimated cost is only $14, it's always good to top off before heading out, especially given the 21.7-mile longest stretch without a specified stop.

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 45 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 21.7 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 20 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 1h 7m 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 49m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vernon, 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 89.9 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Bremen, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on North Main Street for about 21.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, IL

45 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

Eden, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 89.9 — 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

5
17 mi into trip | ~30m in | IL 154

At end of road, turn right onto IL 154

Navigation decision point

5
48.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
59.2 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
5
89.9 mi into trip | ~2h 4m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.05 one way

$28.11 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.43 $30.86
premium $4.89 $17.30 $34.60
diesel $5.61 $19.85 $39.70

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27 0 $9.44 $4.32
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60
EV Truck/SUV 36 0 $12.59 $5.75

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Bremen, IL

Late night in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

5:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:58AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:30AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Vernon, IL

Late night in Vernon on Tuesday

Local time

5:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 7 to 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:58AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:30AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

69°F

Nashville, IL

45 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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

2h 4m 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 90-mile drive is a mixed bag, with about 50% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on North Main Street before transitioning to IL 150 East. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 21.7 miles on North Main Street, giving you a good taste of local driving before hitting faster roads. The profile suggests a varied experience, moving from more local road conditions to highway speeds and back.

50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.7 mi on North Main Street.

How Hard Is This Drive?

2/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.

Driving Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bremen, IL to Vernon, IL is easy. At 2h 4m with 50% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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 Vernon, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Ashley along the way.

Ashley

59.2 mi in | ~1h 23m

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 2h 4m. Total distance: 89.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (50%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 21.7 miles on North Main Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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