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Trip from Fisher, 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

4h 33m

Distance

230.5 mi

371 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$36

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 20m ★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 0m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 40m
3 PM
4h 44m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m

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

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village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Fisher, IL

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Trip Overview

Fisher, IL to Breme, IL is 230.5 miles and takes about 4h 33m via I 57, I 64, and IL 127, with a fuel budget near $36 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within the Midwest, offering a straightforward journey between two points in Illinois. It's a practical option if you need to cover ground efficiently without a lot of fuss. Expect a drive that's predominantly on highways, making it a good choice for a quick, no-frills trip where the destination is the main focus.

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

115.3 miles from Fisher, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 140.2 mi 2h 30m
I 64 22.9 mi 24m
IL 127 22 mi 27m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
Main Street 6.6 mi 11m
I 74 6.3 mi 6m
Shawneetown 5.9 mi 10m
County Road 350 East 4.5 mi 6m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 140.2 mi, about 2h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on West Park Street

109 ft · 8 sec · West Park Street
2

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

0.3 mi · 42 sec · South 3rd Street
3

At end of road, turn right onto US 136

0.4 mi · 55 sec · West Division Street
4

Continue on US 136

1.4 mi · 2 min · County Road 3000 North
5

Turn left onto IL 47

3.4 mi · 4 min · County Road 400 East
6

Continue on IL 47

4.5 mi · 6 min · County Road 350 East
7

Continue on IL 47

0.2 mi · 28 sec · County Road 400 East
8

Continue on IL 47

506 ft · 12 sec · North Lombard Street
9

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Toward I 74 East: Champaign
10

Merge onto I 74

6.3 mi · 6 min · I 74
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 35 sec
Exit 179 Toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.6 mi · 50 sec
Exit 179 Toward I 57 South: Memphis
13

Merge onto I 57

79 mi · 1 hr 25 min · I 57
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

Given the 4h 33m estimated duration, this is comfortably a one-day trip, so you can aim for a morning departure to allow for flexibility. The longest stretch is over 140 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly before you hit that section. With a fuel cost estimated at $36, it's an economical drive, but always check current prices. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches on I 57, as services can sometimes be spaced out on interstates.

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 115.3 miles from Fisher, IL, or about 2h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.2 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 51 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 115.3 miles or 2h 9m 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 30m

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 Fisher, 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 Fisher, IL

This is one driving day of about 230.5 miles and 4h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 51 miles from Fisher, 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 140.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Odin, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Odin, IL

115 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

Tuscola, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 51 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Odin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 115.3 miles from Fisher, 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 140.2 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 · early in the drive

Honey Bee Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mattoon, Illinois

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch · 1h 17m in 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12172344997

Visit website

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

2.3 mi

Honey Bee Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12172344997

Visit website

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

Visit website

La Terraza Express Taqueria

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173422649

Visit website

Culver’s

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

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

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+12173474986

Visit website

The Literary

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–9 pm

+12179541500

Visit website

Gabby Goat American Pub & Grill

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–1 pm

+12173424628

Visit website

Joe's Pizza & Pasta

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173475637

Visit website

Hardee's

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour Inexpensiv

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

+12173473455

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 96.8 — 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 | South 3rd Street

Turn right onto South 3rd Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 136 / West Division Street

At end of road, turn right onto US 136 / West Division Street

Navigation decision point

6
16.8 mi into trip | ~22m in

Take the exit toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 179 Toward I 57: Chicago, Memphis
6
17.1 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 179 Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
96.8 mi into trip | ~1h 49m in | I 57

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$36.04 one way

$72.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 81 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $39.57 $79.13
premium $4.89 $44.36 $88.72
diesel $5.61 $50.89 $101.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$36

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$61–$86

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 80.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 69.1 0 $24.20 $11.06
Efficient EV 57.6 0 $20.17 $9.22
EV Truck/SUV 92.2 1 $32.27 $14.75

Gas CO2

81 kg

EV CO2

27 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 Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Fisher, IL

Morning in Fisher on Tuesday

Local time

7:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

7:20 AM

CDT

Current temp

73°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

3 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 33m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 89% of the drive on interstates, so prepare for a significant amount of time on faster roads. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch at 140.2 miles along I 57, which means you can settle in for a solid period of driving. The route begins on I 57, transitions to I 64, and then utilizes IL 127, offering a mix of major interstate travel and a state highway segment. Overall, expect a driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding backroads.

89% 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: 140.2 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 near South 3rd Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 230.5 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 (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 136 / West Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Fisher, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

16.8 mi in | ~22m

About the Cities

Starting in Fisher, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1875

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 4h 33m. Total distance: 230.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 140.2 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 1 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 (South 3rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (US 136 / West Division Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Bremen, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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