Macomb, IL to Bremen, IL is 219.4 miles and takes about 4h 35m via East 1500th Street and US Highway 67, with a fuel budget near $34 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, primarily traversing Illinois. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface road driving, making it a straightforward, one-day excursion. With only one recommended stop and a manageable duration, it's a good option if you're looking for a direct route across the state without extensive planning.
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
109.7 miles from Macomb, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East 1500th Street
35.2 mi
48m
US Highway 67
29.8 mi
33m
North 5th Street
26.4 mi
31m
IL 3
23.3 mi
28m
IL 255
19.5 mi
22m
I 255
14.9 mi
17m
US 67
14.3 mi
16m
New Missouri Avenue
8.8 mi
10m
Longest stretch:
East 1500th Street
— 35.2 mi, about 48m
Traffic on I-255
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 5 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~2,135 veh/hr typical
Quietest
1 AM
~133 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
16.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Macomb, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on North Lafayette Street
39 ft·1 sec·North Lafayette Street
2
Continue on West Side Square
0.2 mi·25 sec·West Side Square
3
Turn right onto East Jackson Street
2.8 mi·3 min·East Jackson Street
4
Turn right onto US 67
35 mi·48 min·East 1500th Street
5
Turn right onto US 67; IL 100
14 mi·16 min·US 67; IL 100
6
Continue on US 67; IL 104
30 mi·33 min·US Highway 67
7
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi·2 min·1440 E
8
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi·1 min·North State Street
9
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi·2 min·South State Avenue
10
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
11
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi·9 min·United States Route 67
12
Continue on US 67
26 mi·31 min·North 5th Street
13
Continue on IL 255
20 mi·22 min·IL 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 255
15 mi·17 min·I 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 17AToward IL 15 East: BellevilleUse the right lane.
16
Continue on IL 15
8.8 mi·10 min·New Missouri Avenue
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
18
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft·3 sec
19
Turn right onto IL 159
7.2 mi·10 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 4h 35m estimated duration, leaving in the morning from Macomb will allow you to reach Bremen with plenty of daylight to spare. The route has only one recommended stop, so you can choose to make that a quick refuel or a more extended break. The fuel cost is estimated at $34, so plan accordingly. Keep an eye on your mileage as you transition from East 1500th Street to US Highway 67, as this is your longest continuous segment before hitting surface roads.
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 109.7 miles from Macomb, IL, or about 2h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.2 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 48 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 109.7 miles or 2h 15m 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 40m
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 Macomb, 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 Macomb, IL
This is one driving day of about 219.4 miles and 4h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 48 miles from Macomb, 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 East 1500th Street for about 35.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 168 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Jackson Street
Turn right onto East Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
3
3 mi into trip|~4m in|US 67 / East 1500th Street
Turn right onto US 67 / East 1500th Street
Navigation decision point
3
38.2 mi into trip|~53m in|US 67; IL 100
Turn right onto US 67; IL 100
Navigation decision point
7
158.6 mi into trip|~3h 11m in
Take the exit toward IL 15 East: Belleville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward IL 15 East: Belleville
5
168 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.40 one way
$64.80 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$35.77
$71.54
premium
$4.72
$40.74
$81.47
diesel
$4.80
$41.43
$82.85
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 76.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
65.8
0
$23.04
$10.53
Efficient EV
54.9
0
$19.20
$8.78
EV Truck/SUV
87.8
1
$30.72
$14.04
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% 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 Jul 18, 2026
Origin
Macomb, IL
Late night
in Macomb on Sunday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
91°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
NW 5 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 3:44PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:41PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Destination
Bremen, IL
Late night
in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
5:52 AM
CDT
Current temp
93°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
W 7 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 18 at 3:44PM CDT until July 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 3:41PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
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
2 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 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
About 53% of this 219.4-mile route is on highways, with the remaining portion on surface roads. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 35.2 miles on East 1500th Street before transitioning to US Highway 67. Expect a consistent pace for much of the drive, punctuated by more local traffic as you move between highway segments and approach your destination.
53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.2 mi on East 1500th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Jackson Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 35m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 67 / East 1500th Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (US 67; IL 100): Navigation decision point.
The longest stretch is about 35.2 miles on East 1500th Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 6 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (US 67 / East 1500th Street): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles (US 67; IL 100): Navigation decision point.
Possible but tiring. At 4.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.2 hours — manageable with a long break at Bremen, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
