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Trip from Pingree Grove, 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

6h 59m

Distance

343.6 mi

553 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min
4 AM
6h 48m ★
6 AM
6h 59m
8 AM
7h 22m
10 AM
7h 7m
12 PM
7h 5m
3 PM
7h 8m
5 PM
7h 21m
8 PM
6h 52m

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

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village in Kane County, Illinois, United States

Pingree Grove, IL

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Trip Overview

This 343.6-mile journey from Pingree Grove, IL, to Bremen, IL, will take approximately 6 hours and 59 minutes of driving time. It's a straightforward, highway-focused trip primarily utilizing I-55, IL-47, and IL-3. With a fuel cost estimated at $54, this route is easily manageable as a single-day adventure, so you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. The drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent feel throughout. Consider this a practical option when you need to cover a good distance efficiently.

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

171.8 miles from Pingree Grove, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 28m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 205.1 mi 3h 40m
IL 47 41.3 mi 53m
IL 3 23.3 mi 28m
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
North Bridge Street 9.6 mi 15m
South Illinois Street 8.3 mi 12m
Main Street 8 mi 11m
State Route 159 6.1 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 205.1 mi, about 3h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Reinking Road

43 ft · 1 sec · Reinking Road
2

Enter roundabout onto Reinking Road

177 ft · 5 sec · Reinking Road
3

Continue on Reinking Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Reinking Road
4

Turn slight right

183 ft · 10 sec
5

Turn straight onto US 20

0.9 mi · 1 min · Oak Street
6

Continue on US 20

1.9 mi · 2 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
7

Turn left onto IL 47

4.4 mi · 6 min · IL 47
8

Enter roundabout onto IL 47

128 ft · 2 sec · IL 47
9

Continue on IL 47

2.4 mi · 3 min · IL 47
10

Enter roundabout onto IL 47

109 ft · 1 sec · IL 47
11

Continue on IL 47

11 mi · 16 min · IL 47
12

Continue on IL 47

1.0 mi · 1 min · IL 47
13

Continue on IL 47

0.5 mi · 41 sec · IL 47
14

Continue on IL 47

0.9 mi · 1 min · Route 47
15

Continue on IL 47

3.3 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 47
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on US 30; IL 47

2.8 mi · 3 min · United States Route 30
Use the left lane.
17

Continue on North Bridge Street

8.2 mi · 13 min · North Bridge Street
Use the left / straight lanes.
18

Continue on this road

10 mi · 16 min · this road
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on North Bridge Street

1.3 mi · 1 min · North Bridge Street
20

Continue on IL 47

22 mi · 25 min · IL 47
21

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
22

Merge onto I 55

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

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.
24

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.
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
26

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
27

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
28

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
29

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street
30

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street
31

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
32

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
33

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St
34

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street
35

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3
36

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street
37

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
38

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

Given the nearly 7-hour duration, an early start from Pingree Grove is recommended to maximize daylight and arrive in Bremen with ample time. You'll have one recommended stop, but with a drive this long, listen to your body and pull over as needed, especially during the 205.1-mile stretch on I-55. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; with a $54 estimated cost, planning your fill-ups around major exits on I-55 is a good strategy. This route is built for steady progress, so pack some snacks and enjoy the straightforward transit.

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 171.8 miles from Pingree Grove, IL, or about 3h 28m 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 76 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 171.8 miles or 3h 28m 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 33m

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 Pingree Grove, 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 Pingree Grove, IL

This is one driving day of about 343.6 miles and 6h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 76 miles from Pingree Grove, 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.

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

172 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

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 76 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 171.8 miles from Pingree Grove, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

RT 138 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Olive, Illinois

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third · 2h to go 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12179992115

Visit website

Fort Jesse Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Normal, Illinois

2.5 mi

Mr Gyros

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

2.2 mi

RT 138 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Olive, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12179992115

Visit website

Fort Jesse Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Normal, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+13094515656

Visit website

Mr Gyros

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12175232817

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Inexpensiv

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12175445144

Visit website

Pizza Ranch

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12176798844

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Edwardsville, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16186595060

Visit website

Taco Gringo South

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12176702905

Visit website

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Halfway reset 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Grandview, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12175254952

Visit website

Brewed Awakenings

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 5 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10

Morris, Illinois

Hours: 5:30 am–3 pm

+18155135567

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.8 mi from route ~9 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Rivian Waypoints

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484261

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Early stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Normal, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887484273

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4 mi from route ~10 min detour

Normal, Illinois

+13094549590

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Bloomington, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Atlanta, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 198.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Reinking Road

Enter roundabout onto Reinking Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

6
71.4 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in

Take the exit toward I 55 South: Bloomington

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5
71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
134.1 mi into trip | ~2h 48m 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
198.9 mi into trip | ~3h 58m 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

$53.72 one way

$107.44 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $58.98 $117.96
premium $4.89 $66.12 $132.25
diesel $5.61 $75.86 $151.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 120.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 103.1 1 $36.08 $16.49
Efficient EV 85.9 0 $30.07 $13.74
EV Truck/SUV 137.4 1 $48.10 $21.99

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Pingree Grove, IL

Morning in Pingree Grove on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

9:25 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 32% chance 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

18 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 59m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 189.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-intensive experience, with 82% of the drive on major roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 205.1 miles on I-55, so be prepared for extended periods of high-speed travel. This profile suggests a focus on covering ground rather than intricate scenic detours. While there are opportunities to transition to state routes like IL-47 and IL-3, the overall character remains geared towards efficient transit across the landscape.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and IL 47. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Reinking Road.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 343.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 (Reinking Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 71.7 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.

On the drive from Pingree Grove, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

Springfield

134.1 mi in | ~2h 48m | 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 59m. Total distance: 343.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 59m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

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 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: near the start (Reinking Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 71.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 71.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Not recommended in a single day. At 7.0 hours each way, a round trip means 14.0 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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