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Trip from Evanston, IL to Bremen, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

7h 3m

Distance

358.2 mi

576 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 52m ★
6 AM
7h 3m
8 AM
7h 26m
10 AM
7h 11m
12 PM
7h 9m
3 PM
7h 12m
5 PM
7h 25m
8 PM
6h 57m

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

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suburban city in Cook County, Illinois, United States

Evanston, IL

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Trip Overview

This 358.2-mile journey from Evanston, IL, to Bremen, IL, is designed for a single, focused day of driving, taking approximately 7 hours and 3 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-57 and I-64, with a stretch on IL-127, the route offers a straightforward Midwest passage. With a fuel cost estimated at $54, this highway-centric drive is efficient for those looking to cover ground. Given its substantial length, planning for roughly 2 stops will help break up the longest stretch of 261.9 miles on I-57. This is a practical, no-fuss trip for getting from point A to point B within 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

179.1 miles from Evanston, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 29m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 261.9 mi 4h 46m
I 64 22.9 mi 24m
IL 127 22 mi 27m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) 8.8 mi 11m
Main Street 6.6 mi 11m
Shawneetown 5.9 mi 10m
North Western Avenue 5.5 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 261.9 mi, about 4h 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

197 ft · 21 sec · this road
2

At end of road, turn left

139 ft · 15 sec
3

At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street

213 ft · 14 sec · Dempster Street
4

Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

1.5 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue
Use the left lane.
5

Continue on North Western Avenue

5.5 mi · 11 min · North Western Avenue
6

Turn left onto North Clybourn Avenue

0.7 mi · 1 min · North Clybourn Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Turn right onto North Damen Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Damen Avenue
8

Turn left onto West Webster Avenue

139 ft · 2 sec · West Webster Avenue
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward I 90 East, I 94 East
10

Merge onto I 90; I 94

3.6 mi · 5 min · Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Continue on I 90; I 94

2.4 mi · 2 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94

8.8 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57

201 mi · 3 hr 40 min · I 57
Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
16

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64
17

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 127
18

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127
19

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street
20

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
21

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154
22

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
23

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150
24

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
25

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
26

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
27

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid heavier traffic, especially as you navigate out of the Evanston area. With two recommended stops, plan them strategically to break up the longest 261.9-mile stretch on I-57. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is $54. While this is a manageable one-day trip, if you prefer a more relaxed pace, splitting it might be an option, though not strictly necessary. A practical tip for this route is to ensure your vehicle is in good condition for extended highway driving, as you'll be on interstates for the bulk of the journey.

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 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 179.1 miles from Evanston, IL, or about 3h 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 261.9 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 79 miles or 1h 39m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 179.1 miles or 3h 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 5h 38m

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 Evanston, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Evanston, IL

This is one driving day of about 358.2 miles and 7h 3m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Evanston, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 261.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Champaign, IL

179 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

Champaign, IL to Bremen, IL

214.8 mi · 4h 15m

Pacing Suggestions

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charleston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 179.1 miles from Evanston, 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 261.9 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

The Depot

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Neoga, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 204.7

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12178953666

The Original Pancake House - Beverly

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Chicago, Illinois

1.5 mi

Chi Tung Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Evergreen Park, Illinois

2.6 mi

The Depot

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 204.7

Neoga, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12178953666

The Original Pancake House - Beverly

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 25.6

Chicago, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–3 pm

+17734456100

Visit website

Chi Tung Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 25.6

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+17086368180

Visit website

Mi Amor Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 25.6

Evergreen Park, Illinois

Hours: 3–9 pm

+17087417921

Visit website

Sizzlin Restaurants - Sizzlin Skillets

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $20 to $30 mile 25.6

Chicago, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17736512433

Visit website

ET's Downtown Rantoul

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.9

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178930222

Visit website

Subway

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv mile 25.6

Blue Island, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+17082390888

Visit website

Agave Mexican Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 127.9

Rantoul, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12178932880

PD Coffee Shop

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Chicago, Illinois

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 153.5

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 153.5

Savoy, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 153.5

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 153.5

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Hampton Inn Charging Station

Around the midpoint, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 153.5

Champaign, Illinois

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 and 23.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

At end of road, turn left

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Dempster Street

At end of road, turn left onto Dempster Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Asbury Avenue

Turn left onto Asbury Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
14.8 mi into trip | ~26m in | I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 90; I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express
8
23.7 mi into trip | ~38m in | I 57

Keep slight right at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 63 Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.00 one way

$112.00 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 125 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $61.49 $122.97
premium $4.89 $68.93 $137.86
diesel $5.61 $79.09 $158.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 125.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 107.5 1 $37.61 $17.19
Efficient EV 89.6 1 $31.34 $14.33
EV Truck/SUV 143.3 1 $50.15 $22.92

Gas CO2

125 kg

EV CO2

42 kg (66% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Evanston, IL

Evening in Evanston on Saturday

Local time

8:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Evening in Bremen on Saturday

Local time

8:30 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

11 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

7h 3m 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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 24.7
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-focused experience on this trip, with 93% of the drive occurring on interstates. You'll spend the majority of your time on I-57, which forms the longest uninterrupted segment at 261.9 miles, offering a consistent pace. While the route incorporates some local highways like IL-127, the overall character remains one of efficient travel. The drive is likely to feel direct and functional rather than winding or particularly scenic, prioritizing speed and ease of navigation through the Midwest.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 261.9 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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 early in the drive.

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 19 significant decision points across 358.2 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: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Dempster Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Asbury Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

798 ft 454 ft

Total Climb

443 ft

Total Descent

495 ft

Highest Point

798 ft

~127.9 mi in

Elevation Range

344 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Evanston, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1836

Evanston is a city in the North Shore region of Illinois along the shores of Lake Michigan. Evanston has many identities: college town, dining destination, cultural center and gateway to the wealthy North Shore, although the city itself is anything but homogeneous in regards to economic status, culture and race. Evanston is named after John Evans, one of the founders of Northwestern University, which ranks among the most prestigious universities in the United States.

Top landmarks

  • • Grosse Point Light — lighthouse in Illinois, United States
  • • Shakespeare Garden — garden on the campus of Northwestern University
  • • Frederick B. Carter, Jr. House — historic house in Illinois, United States

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 7h 3m. Total distance: 358.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 3m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 261.9 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 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 2 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: near the start: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.1 miles (Dempster Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Asbury Avenue): 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 7.1 hours each way, a round trip means 14.1 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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