Origin
Fox, IL
Morning in Fox on Tuesday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fox, 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
6h 9m
Distance
310.4 mi
500 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 57m
★
6 AM
6h 10m
8 AM
6h 35m
10 AM
6h 19m
12 PM
6h 16m
3 PM
6h 20m
5 PM
6h 34m
8 PM
6h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fox, IL
Steffi Wacker
Trip Overview
This 310.4-mile drive from Fox, IL to Bremen, IL is a solid day trip, clocking in at around 6 hours and 9 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-55 and IL-3, with a bit of IL-47 mixed in. The route is heavily focused on highway travel, making it efficient for getting between these two Midwest locations. With an estimated fuel cost of $49, it's an economical option for a single-day journey. This trip is best suited for those who want to cover ground without many detours, as it's designed for steady progress.
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
155.2 miles from Fox, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 205.1 mi | 3h 40m |
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| IL 47 | 22.1 mi | 25m |
| 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 |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 205.1 mi, about 3h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fox, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on West Fox Road
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
West Fox Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto Eldamain Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Eldamain Road
3
Continue on Lisbon Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lisbon Road
4
Turn left onto West High Point Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West High Point Road
5
Turn right onto Lisbon Road
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Lisbon Road
6
Turn left onto West Helmar Road
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
West Helmar Road
7
Turn right
6.2 mi
·
8 min
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on North Bridge Street
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Bridge Street
9
Continue on IL 47
22 mi
·
25 min
·
IL 47
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
11
Merge onto I 55
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
15
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
16
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
17
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
18
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Illinois Street
19
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
20
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
21
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
23
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
25
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
26
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
27
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Given the 6-hour, 9-minute duration, departing early from Fox, IL is advisable to maximize daylight and avoid potential evening traffic. While only one stop is indicated, plan for brief breaks every couple of hours to stay refreshed, especially during the longest 205.1-mile stretch on I-55. Keep an eye on your fuel levels; the $49 estimate is helpful for budgeting, but it’s always wise to top up before embarking on such a substantial segment. Since this is a manageable day trip, you have the flexibility to adjust your pace as needed.
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 155.2 miles from Fox, IL, or about 2h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 205.1 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 68 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.2 miles or 2h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 50m
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 Fox, 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 Fox, IL
This is one driving day of about 310.4 miles and 6h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from Fox, 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 55 for about 205.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
155 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 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.2 miles from Fox, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 205.1 miles.
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 125 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 165.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
38.2 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
38.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
100.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 58m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
7
165.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 8m in
|
I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$48.53 one way
$97.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.28 | $106.56 |
| premium | $4.89 | $59.73 | $119.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.53 | $137.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 108.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.59 | $14.90 |
| Efficient EV | 77.6 | 0 | $27.16 | $12.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.2 | 1 | $43.46 | $19.87 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 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.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Morning in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
8:27 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 10:12PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
71°F
Springfield, IL
155 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
6 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
6h 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 83% of this 310.4-mile journey. The bulk of your time will be spent on I-55, with a significant uninterrupted stretch of 205.1 miles. This means you'll be in a consistent driving mode for extended periods. While the profile is largely highway, the inclusion of IL-3 and IL-47 will introduce some variation, likely offering a slightly different pace and feel as you transition between these main arteries. It's a route built for covering distance efficiently.
83% 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: 205.1 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and IL 3. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 310.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.5 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Fox, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
100.9 mi in
|
~1h 58m
|
via I 55
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 9m. Total distance: 310.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 9m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 205.1 miles on I 55. 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 is a long drive, so arriving tired and in the dark compounds. 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 8.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 38.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 38.5 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.2 hours each way, a round trip means 12.3 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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