Origin
Morrison, IL
Late night in Morrison on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
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Current temp
64°F
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Trip from Morrison, 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 34m
Distance
338.8 mi
545 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 22m
★
6 AM
6h 34m
8 AM
6h 59m
10 AM
6h 43m
12 PM
6h 40m
3 PM
6h 44m
5 PM
6h 57m
8 PM
6h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morrison, IL
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Trip Overview
This roughly 339-mile drive from Morrison, Illinois, to Bremen, Illinois, is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 6 hours and 34 minutes. The journey is predominantly highway-focused, with 81% of the route utilizing major interstates like I-55 and I-155, including the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. With an estimated fuel cost of $53, this trip offers a straightforward drive through the Midwest, primarily within Illinois. It's a practical option for those looking to cover ground efficiently without needing an overnight stay. Plan for one main stop to break up the journey.
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
169.4 miles from Morrison, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 111.9 mi | 2h 1m |
| Chicago-Kansas City Expressway | 77.7 mi | 1h 23m |
| I 155 | 31.8 mi | 34m |
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway | 20 mi | 21m |
| I 474 | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| North Illinois Street | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| South Illinois Street | 8.3 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morrison, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on North Cherry Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
North Cherry Street
2
Turn left onto IL 78
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Wall Street
3
Turn right onto IL 78
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Clinton Street
4
Turn left onto IL 78
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Portland Avenue
5
Continue on IL 78
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosby Road
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
7
Merge onto I 88; IL 110
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
8
Continue on I 88; IL 92; IL 110
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9
Take the exit onto IL 110
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 110
Toward I 80: Peoria
10
Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
12
Merge onto I 474
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 474
13
Merge onto I 74
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
15
Continue on I 155
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155
16
Merge onto I 55
34 mi
·
37 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
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.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
19
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
20
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
21
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
22
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Illinois Street
23
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
24
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
25
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
26
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
27
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
28
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
29
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
30
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
31
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Given the 6.5-hour duration, starting your drive early in the morning from Morrison will allow you to reach Bremen with plenty of daylight remaining. The longest stretch of 111.9 miles on I-55 is a good indicator of where you'll want to ensure you have sufficient fuel beforehand. While this trip is manageable in one day, consider a brief stop around the halfway point to stretch your legs and refuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before entering longer stretches of highway where services might be less frequent.
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 169.4 miles from Morrison, IL, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 75 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 169.4 miles or 3h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 8m
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 Morrison, 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 Morrison, IL
This is one driving day of about 338.8 miles and 6h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Morrison, 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 111.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
169 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 75 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 169.4 miles from Morrison, 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 111.9 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 272 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 78 / East Wall Street
Turn left onto IL 78 / East Wall Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 78 / South Clinton Street
Turn right onto IL 78 / South Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
5
160.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m in
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I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
194.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m 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
5
272 mi into trip
|
~4h 57m in
Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.97 one way
$105.94 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
119 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $58.16 | $116.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $65.20 | $130.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $74.80 | $149.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 118.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 101.6 | 1 | $35.57 | $16.26 |
| Efficient EV | 84.7 | 0 | $29.65 | $13.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 135.5 | 1 | $47.43 | $21.68 |
Gas CO2
119 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (66% 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
Late night in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
4:26 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Hillsboro, IL
169 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
9 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
6h 34m 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 an 81% highway-focused experience on this route, characterized by stretches of efficient interstate driving. The longest uninterrupted segment spans 111.9 miles on I-55, allowing for consistent progress. While primarily an interstate journey, you'll navigate through the heart of Illinois, experiencing the typical flow of traffic and services found along major expressways. This profile suggests a drive where maintaining speed is key, with minimal deviations onto slower local roads.
81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 78 / East Wall 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 15 significant decision points across 338.8 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: at 0.2 miles (IL 78 / East Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 78 / South Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 160.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Morrison, IL
Full guide →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 34m. Total distance: 338.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.9 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 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: at 0.2 miles (IL 78 / East Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (IL 78 / South Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 160.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.6 hours each way, a round trip means 13.1 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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