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Trip from Burnham, IL to Bremen, 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

6h 29m

Distance

335.7 mi

540 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
6h 18m ★
6 AM
6h 30m
8 AM
6h 54m
10 AM
6h 39m
12 PM
6h 36m
3 PM
6h 40m
5 PM
6h 53m
8 PM
6h 23m

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

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Downtown Burnham, IL, IL

Burnham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

This 335.7-mile journey from Burnham, IL, to Bremen, IL, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 6 hours and 29 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-57, I-64, and IL-127, it's a highway-focused drive best suited for a single day. With a fuel cost estimated at $52, this route offers a straightforward trip through the Midwest. Consider this a practical option if you're looking to cover ground without extensive detours, as it's structured for a direct transit. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making it a predictable drive.

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

167.9 miles from Burnham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 248.1 mi 4h 27m
I 64 22.9 mi 24m
IL 127 22 mi 27m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
Main Street 6.6 mi 11m
Shawneetown 5.9 mi 10m
Tri-State Tollway 4.8 mi 6m
South Torrence Avenue 4.3 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 248.1 mi, about 4h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Marquette Avenue

0.1 mi · 29 sec · South Marquette Avenue
2

Turn right onto East 142nd Street

335 ft · 16 sec · East 142nd Street
3

Turn right onto South Saginaw Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Saginaw Avenue
4

Turn left onto 140th Street

339 ft · 22 sec · 140th Street
5

Turn left onto South Torrence Avenue

4.3 mi · 7 min · South Torrence Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North, I 94 West Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 80 West, I 294 North Use the slight left lane.
8

Merge onto I 80; I 294

4.8 mi · 6 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

4.1 mi · 5 min · I 80
Exit 5 Toward I 80 West: Iowa Use the slight right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the straight / slight left lanes.
11

Merge onto I 57

187 mi · 3 hr 22 min · I 57
Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
14

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 127
16

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127
17

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street
18

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
19

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154
20

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
21

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150
22

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
23

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
24

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
25

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour, 29-minute estimated duration, this route is manageable as a single-day trip, but planning your departure time is key. Leaving early in the morning will allow you to bypass potential rush hour traffic around the initial Illinois stretch and arrive with daylight to spare. With only one suggested stop and a longest stretch of 248.1 miles on I-57, be sure to fuel up before embarking on that long segment. Keep your fuel cost estimate of $52 in mind as you plan your budget for this efficient Midwest transit.

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 167.9 miles from Burnham, IL, or about 3h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 248.1 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 167.9 miles or 3h 8m 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 Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Burnham, 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 Burnham, IL

This is one driving day of about 335.7 miles and 6h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Burnham, 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 248.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

male given name

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bruce, IL

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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charleston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.9 miles from Burnham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 248.1 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · first break window

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Monee, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

First break · 28min in 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Arcade Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Paxton, Illinois

2.1 mi

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Bradley, Illinois

2.4 mi

Nad Tatrami Polish Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30

Monee, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+17088855092

Visit website

Arcade Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Paxton, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12173793268

Yolks & Berries

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+18159351501

Visit website

Paxton Family Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Paxton, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12173792777

Champs Chicken

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Paxton, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12173793312

Visit website

Taj Indian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Bradley, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–11 pm

+17797015344

Liang's Garden Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Lansing, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+17084748100

Visit website

Crossroads Cantina

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Gilman, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+18157075200

Visit website

Ixxa Coffee Roasters

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $1 to $10

Whiting, Indiana

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+12192328138

Visit website

Colibrí Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Chicago, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+17734373584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.3 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.5 mi into trip | ~2m in | South Torrence Avenue

Turn left onto South Torrence Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
4.8 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the ramp toward I 80 West, I 294 North, I 94 West

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward I 80 West, I 294 North, I 94 West
8
5.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 West, I 294 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 80 West, I 294 North
8
10.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Iowa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward I 80 West: Iowa
7
14.7 mi into trip | ~23m in

Take the exit toward I 57 South: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.48 one way

$104.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $57.62 $115.25
premium $4.89 $64.60 $129.20
diesel $5.61 $74.12 $148.24

Estimated Tolls: $0.29

Tri-state Tollway (4.8 mi) $0.29

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$78–$103

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.5 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 100.7 1 $35.25 $16.11
Efficient EV 83.9 0 $29.37 $13.43
EV Truck/SUV 134.3 1 $47.00 $21.48

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Burnham, IL

Morning in Burnham on Tuesday

Local time

8:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

8:51 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

67°F

Bruce, IL

168 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

12 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

6h 29m 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

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 335.7-mile route, with 92% of the drive taking place on major roads like I-57 and I-64. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is a significant 248.1 miles on I-57, meaning extended periods of consistent speed. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of IL-127 suggests a potential shift in scenery or road type for a portion of your travel. This drive prioritizes covering distance, so prepare for long, consistent highway stretches.

92% 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: 248.1 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near South Torrence Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 335.7 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 0.5 miles (South Torrence Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

About the Cities

Arriving 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 29m. Total distance: 335.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 29m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 248.1 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.29 in tolls one way, starting with Tri-state Tollway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 Bremen, 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 0.5 miles (South Torrence Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 13.0 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bremen, 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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