Monmouth to Bremen is 252.2 miles and takes about 5h 15m via US Highway 67, with a fuel budget near $39 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest. Expect a mix of highway cruising and surface roads as you make your way east. With a recommended one-day drive, this route is ideal if you're looking for a straightforward trip across the state without needing an overnight stop.
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
126.1 miles from Monmouth, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 36m 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
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
28.3 mi
32m
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
14.5 mi
16m
Longest stretch:
East 1500th Street
— 35.2 mi, about 48m
Traffic on I-255
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 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 Monmouth, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on South 1st Street
213 ft·14 sec·South 1st Street
2
Turn left onto East Broadway
293 ft·7 sec·East Broadway
3
Enter roundabout onto West Broadway
149 ft·2 sec·West Broadway
4
Continue on West Broadway
0.8 mi·1 min·West Broadway
5
Turn left onto US 34; US 67; IL 110
25 mi·28 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
6
Continue on US 67; IL 110
0.7 mi·1 min·North Monmouth Street
7
Continue on US 67; IL 110
3.5 mi·4 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
8
Continue on US 67
1.2 mi·1 min·East 1200th Street
9
Continue on US 67
1.6 mi·2 min·North Lafayette Street
10
Turn left onto US 67; US 136
0.1 mi·17 sec·East Calhoun Street
11
Take the exit onto US 67; US 136
0.2 mi·34 sec·US 67; US 136
12
Turn left onto US 67; US 136
2.7 mi·3 min·East Jackson Street
13
Turn right onto US 67
35 mi·48 min·East 1500th Street
14
Turn right onto US 67; IL 100
14 mi·16 min·US 67; IL 100
15
Continue on US 67; IL 104
30 mi·33 min·US Highway 67
16
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi·2 min·1440 E
17
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi·1 min·North State Street
18
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi·2 min·South State Avenue
19
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
20
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi·9 min·United States Route 67
21
Continue on US 67
26 mi·31 min·North 5th Street
22
Continue on IL 255
20 mi·22 min·IL 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Continue on I 255
15 mi·17 min·I 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 17AToward IL 15 East: BellevilleUse the right lane.
25
Continue on IL 15
8.8 mi·10 min·New Missouri Avenue
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
27
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft·3 sec
28
Turn right onto IL 159
7.2 mi·10 min·South Illinois Street
29
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi·9 min·State Route 159
30
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Main Street
31
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi·13 sec·N Main St
32
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi·11 min·Main Street
33
Continue on IL 3
23 mi·28 min·IL 3
34
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi·10 min·State Street
35
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Chester Road
36
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Starting early in the morning is your best bet for this 5h 15m drive, allowing ample time for potential delays. With only one recommended stop, you can choose to break up the 252.2 miles at your leisure. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you move from highway sections to surface roads where stations might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost is around $39, so factor that into your budget. Since this is a manageable one-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient for you.
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 126.1 miles from Monmouth, IL, or about 2h 36m 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 55 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 126.1 miles or 2h 36m 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 12m
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 Monmouth, 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 Monmouth, IL
This is one driving day of about 252.2 miles and 5h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Monmouth, 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 200.8 — 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|East Broadway
Turn left onto East Broadway
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|West Broadway
Enter roundabout onto West Broadway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
32.8 mi into trip|~40m in|US 67; US 136 / East Calhoun Street
Turn left onto US 67; US 136 / East Calhoun Street
Navigation decision point
7
191.4 mi into trip|~3h 52m 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
200.8 mi into trip|~4h 3m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.24 one way
$74.49 round trip
$3.75/gal25.4 MPG avg88 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.14
$41.12
$82.23
premium
$4.72
$46.83
$93.65
diesel
$4.80
$47.62
$95.24
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 88.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
75.7
0
$26.48
$12.11
Efficient EV
63.1
0
$22.07
$10.09
EV Truck/SUV
100.9
1
$35.31
$16.14
Gas CO2
88 kg
EV CO2
30 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 20, 2026
Origin
Monmouth, IL
Late night
in Monmouth on Tuesday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Areas Of Smoke
SE 5 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 8:08PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 2:15PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Destination
Bremen, IL
Late night
in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
4:41 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Partly Cloudy then Areas Of Fog
SE 1 mph11% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 8:08PM CDT until July 20 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued July 19 at 2:15PM CDT until July 21 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
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
5h 15m 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?
This route is a mixed bag, with 57% of the 252.2 miles on highways. You'll experience 35.2 miles of continuous driving on East 1500th Street before transitioning. Prepare for a shift from potentially faster highway speeds to more typical surface road conditions as you progress through the drive.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
36 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?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Broadway.
Driving Effort5/10
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 252.2 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: near the start (East Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32.8 miles (US 67; US 136 / East Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point.
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 15m. Total distance: 252.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 7 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.
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. There are 7 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Broadway): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (West Broadway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 32.8 miles (US 67; US 136 / East Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.3 hours each way, a round trip means 10.5 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.
