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Trip from Mattoon, 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

3h 20m

Distance

164.4 mi

265 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

6 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 9m ★
6 AM
3h 21m
8 AM
3h 45m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 27m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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

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Mattoon, IL

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Trip Overview

This 164.4-mile drive from Mattoon, Illinois, to Bremen, Illinois, is a straightforward Midwest journey that can easily be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 3 hours and 20 minutes on the road, primarily on major highways. With a projected fuel cost of around $26, this route is quite budget-friendly for a day trip. The drive is focused on efficient travel, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B without extensive detours. Given its manageable distance and duration, it’s well-suited for a quick weekend excursion or a convenient transit between these two Illinois locales.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

82.2 miles from Mattoon, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 31m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 87.4 mi 1h 34m
I 64 22.9 mi 24m
IL 127 22 mi 27m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
Main Street 6.6 mi 11m
Shawneetown 5.9 mi 10m
IL 150 4.2 mi 7m
Lakeland Boulevard 3.7 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 87.4 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

115 ft · 10 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto North 15th Street

0.1 mi · 32 sec · North 15th Street
3

Turn right onto IL 16

0.2 mi · 39 sec · Charleston Avenue
4

Turn left onto US 45; IL 121

3.7 mi · 5 min · Lakeland Boulevard
5

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I-57 South: Effingham
6

Merge onto I 57

26 mi · 28 min · I 57
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
9

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 127
11

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127
12

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street
13

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
14

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154
15

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
16

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150
17

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
18

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
19

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
20

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this 164.4-mile trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure, offering flexibility in your departure time. Plan for one stop along the way to break up the 87.4-mile stretch on I-57, ensuring you stay refreshed. The estimated fuel cost of $26 makes it an economical choice, so monitor your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments. Given the highway-focused nature, aim to depart earlier in the day to avoid potential midday traffic on the interstates. Keep an eye out for the transition points between I-57, I-64, and IL-127 to ensure you're following the most efficient path.

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 82.2 miles from Mattoon, IL, or about 1h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 87.4 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 36 miles or 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 82.2 miles or 1h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 32m

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 Mattoon, 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 Mattoon, IL

This is one driving day of about 164.4 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 36 miles from Mattoon, 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 87.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Central City, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Central City, IL

82 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

Louisville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Odin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 82.2 miles from Mattoon, 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 87.4 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 · first break window

The Depot

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Neoga, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 14min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12178953666

El Patrón Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Salem, Illinois

1.7 mi

Effingham Food Express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

2.1 mi

The Depot

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Neoga, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12178953666

El Patrón Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Salem, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16182670081

Visit website

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173422605

Visit website

Effingham Food Express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Visit website

China Buffet Effingham

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423188

Visit website

Subway

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12173470701

Visit website

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176904884

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12173477130

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.7 mi from route ~9 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 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 164.2 — 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 | North 15th Street

Turn right onto North 15th Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 16 / Charleston Avenue

Turn right onto IL 16 / Charleston Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 45; IL 121 / Lakeland Boulevard

Turn left onto US 45; IL 121 / Lakeland Boulevard

Navigation decision point

5
30.8 mi into trip | ~36m 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
5
164.2 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | Chester Road

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.70 one way

$51.40 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 58 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $28.22 $56.44
premium $4.89 $31.64 $63.27
diesel $5.61 $36.30 $72.59

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 57.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 49.3 0 $17.26 $7.89
Efficient EV 41.1 0 $14.39 $6.58
EV Truck/SUV 65.8 0 $23.02 $10.52

Gas CO2

58 kg

EV CO2

19 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Mattoon, IL

Late night in Mattoon on Tuesday

Local time

5:46 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Late night in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

5:46 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

5 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

3h 20m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 88% of the journey utilizing major interstates. You'll experience the efficiency of interstate travel for most of the 164.4 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 87.4 miles on I-57, offering a significant period of consistent driving. While the main roads include I-57, I-64, and IL-127, the overall character leans heavily towards the speed and directness of high-speed corridors. Prepare for a driving experience that prioritizes covering distance quickly over winding scenic byways.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 87.4 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North 15th Street.

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 164.4 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (North 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 16 / Charleston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 45; IL 121 / Lakeland Boulevard): 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 3h 20m. Total distance: 164.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 87.4 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.

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: near the start (North 15th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 16 / Charleston Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 45; IL 121 / Lakeland Boulevard): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.7 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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