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Trip from Collinsville, 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

1h 31m

Distance

63.4 mi

102 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 24m ★
6 AM
1h 31m
8 AM
1h 45m
10 AM
1h 36m
12 PM
1h 35m
3 PM
1h 37m
5 PM
1h 45m
8 PM
1h 27m

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

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city in Illinois, United States

Collinsville, IL

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Trip Overview

Embarking from Collinsville, Illinois, you'll journey 63.4 miles north to Bremen, Illinois, a trip that takes approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes. This route is easily manageable as a day trip, allowing you to complete the drive and return within a single day. You'll primarily travel on IL 3, North Illinois Street, and South Illinois Street, with about 46% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $10, making it an economical option. This is a straightforward drive through the Midwest region, with no significant overnight stops recommended.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

31.7 miles from Collinsville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
IL 3 23.3 mi 28m
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
South Illinois Street 8.3 mi 12m
Main Street 8 mi 11m
State Route 159 6.1 mi 9m
State Street 6.1 mi 10m
South Morrison Avenue 1.1 mi 1m
Chester Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: IL 3 — 23.3 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

132 ft · 11 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto East Grove Avenue

59 ft · 8 sec · East Grove Avenue
3

Turn left onto IL 159

1.1 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
4

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
5

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street
6

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street
7

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
8

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
9

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St
10

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street
11

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3
12

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street
13

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
14

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

Given the short 1-hour and 31-minute duration, this route is perfect for a spontaneous day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete this drive without needing to plan for extensive stops, though quick breaks are always an option. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $10, and it's wise to be aware of your remaining range. A practical tip for this route: pay close attention to the transition points between IL 3 and the Illinois Street segments to ensure you maintain your intended path.

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 31.7 miles from Collinsville, IL, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 14 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 31.7 miles or 48m 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 16m

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 Collinsville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Collinsville, IL

This is one driving day of about 63.4 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Collinsville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 3 for about 23.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

city in Monroe County, Illinois, USA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Waterloo, IL

32 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.

Popular next leg

Waterloo, IL to Bremen, IL

45.7 mi · 59m

Pacing Suggestions

Belleville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Preston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Collinsville, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

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

Bella Milano O'Fallon

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30

O'Fallon, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16186240700

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

4 of 4

4 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 57.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Grove Avenue

Turn right onto East Grove Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue

Turn left onto IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
10.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | IL 159 / South Illinois Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

3
57.2 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | IL 150 / State Street

Turn left onto IL 150 / State Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.91 one way

$19.82 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.88 $21.77
premium $4.89 $12.20 $24.40
diesel $5.61 $14.00 $28.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 22.2 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 19 0 $6.66 $3.04
Efficient EV 15.9 0 $5.55 $2.54
EV Truck/SUV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Collinsville, IL

Morning in Collinsville on Tuesday

Local time

10:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

55°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

10:28 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

69°F

Waterloo, IL

32 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

18 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 31m 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?

This drive offers a mixed driving experience, with nearly half the journey on highway roads. You'll encounter a 23.3-mile stretch on IL 3, which is the longest uninterrupted section, providing a good opportunity to settle into a steady pace. The road character shifts between highway speeds and more local driving as you navigate through various towns and communities. Expect a blend of efficient travel on main arteries and moments of slower, more deliberate navigation through populated areas.

46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.3 mi on IL 3.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 early in the drive near East Grove Avenue.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Collinsville, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 31m with 46% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Grove Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (IL 159 / South Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

About the Cities

Starting in Collinsville, IL

Full guide →

Collinsville is a city in Southern Illinois in the Saint Louis Metro East area. It is the "Horseradish Capital of the World": 85 percent of the world's horseradish is grown in Collinsville and the surrounding area. It is also the home of Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage.

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 1h 31m. Total distance: 63.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (46%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.3 miles on IL 3. 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: near the start (East Grove Avenue): Navigation decision point; near the start (IL 159 / South Morrison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (IL 159 / South Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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