Bremen to Westville is 224 miles and takes about 4h 50m via I-70, I-57, and IL-1, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive that should feel familiar to anyone who has traveled through the central United States. Given its relatively short length and efficient highway travel, it's well-suited for a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace.
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
112 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 29m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
48.3 mi
52m
I 57
46.6 mi
50m
IL 1
43.6 mi
1h 7m
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
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 48.3 mi, about 52m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~1,241 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,621
Quietest
2 AM
~245 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
5.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 49 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Westville, 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
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 right at fork onto I 70
48 mi·52 min·I 70
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
23
Take the exit
0.4 mi·48 sec
Toward IL 1: Marshall, Paris
24
Turn straight onto IL 1
44 mi·1 hr 7 min·IL 1
25
Arrive at destination
US 150; IL 1
Trip Plan
For this 4h 50m drive, leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to arrive well before evening. Since it's a manageable distance and primarily highway, you can choose to make just one stop or take a more leisurely approach with a couple of brief breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you move onto IL-1, where gas stations might be less frequent than on the interstates. The longest stretch without a major exit is about 48 miles on I-70, so plan accordingly if you need a restroom or a stretch break before that point.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 2h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 48.3 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 49 miles or 1h 12m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 112 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Westville, 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 224 miles and 4h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 70 for about 48.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 131.8 — 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
131.8 mi into trip|~2h 50m in|I 70
Keep slight right at fork onto I 70 toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 70 East: Indianapolis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.24 one way
$74.48 round trip
$4.22/gal25.4 MPG avg78 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.60
$40.57
$81.13
premium
$5.18
$45.71
$91.42
diesel
$5.35
$47.18
$94.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
67.2
0
$23.52
$10.75
Efficient EV
56
0
$19.60
$8.96
EV Truck/SUV
89.6
1
$31.36
$14.34
Gas CO2
78 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (67% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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 Jun 3, 2026
Origin
Bremen, IL
Afternoon
in Bremen on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
82°F
Sunny
SE 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Westville, IL
Afternoon
in Westville on Wednesday
Local time
3:47 PM
CDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SSE 7 mph0% chanceLive 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
4 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
4h 50m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 85% of the 224 miles on interstates. You'll encounter a stretch of 48.3 miles on I-70 before transitioning to I-57 and then IL-1. Expect a generally rural cruising feel for much of the trip, with exits spaced further apart on the interstates compared to a major metropolitan area. The final portion on IL-1 will be on surface roads.
85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.3 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 57. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 224 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
735 ft419 ft
Total Climb
377 ft
Total Descent
268 ft
Highest Point
735 ft
~192 mi in
Elevation Range
316 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 Westville, IL, road signs point toward Ashley and Paris.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 50m. Total distance: 224 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.3 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 13 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.
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.
Possible but tiring. At 4.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 hours — manageable with a long break at Westville, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
