Origin
Fairview Heights, IL
Morning in Fairview Heights on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairview Heights, IL to Bremen, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairview Heights, IL
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Trip Overview
Fairview Heights, IL to Bremen, IL is 58 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via IL 3, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, connecting two points in the Midwest region. The drive offers a mixed experience, so expect to encounter both quicker highway sections and slower local road segments. It's a straightforward, relatively short journey perfect for a single-day excursion, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| 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 |
| North Illinois Street | 5 mi | 7m |
| Longacre Drive | 0.3 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 Fairview Heights, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on North Brook Circle
117 ft
·
10 sec
·
North Brook Circle
2
Turn right onto Waterside Drive
326 ft
·
25 sec
·
Waterside Drive
3
Turn right onto North Brook Circle
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Brook Circle
4
Turn left onto Longacre Drive
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Longacre Drive
5
Turn right onto IL 159
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Illinois Street
6
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Illinois Street
7
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
8
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
9
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
10
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
11
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
12
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
13
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
14
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
15
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29 miles from Fairview Heights, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Waterside Drive
Turn right onto Waterside Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Brook Circle
Turn right onto North Brook Circle
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Longacre Drive
Turn left onto Longacre Drive
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Turn right onto IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $9.96 | $19.91 |
| premium | $4.89 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.81 | $25.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.07 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Morning in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 24m 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 58-mile journey features a 51% highway share, meaning you'll spend about half the time on faster roads and the other half navigating through local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 23.3 miles along IL 3, providing a solid period of consistent driving. As you progress, the route transitions between these different road types, offering a varied driving experience. It’s not an all-interstate grind, nor is it exclusively winding country lanes; rather, it’s a practical mix that keeps things interesting without being overly demanding.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 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?
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 early in the drive near Waterside Drive.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Fairview Heights, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 24m with 51% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Waterside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Brook Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Longacre Drive): Navigation decision point.
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 1h 24m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). 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 (Waterside Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Brook Circle): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Longacre Drive): Navigation decision point.
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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