Origin
Saint Anne, IL
Morning in Saint Anne on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Saint Anne, 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
5h 40m
Distance
289.1 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 27m
★
6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Saint Anne, IL
Sami Aksu
Trip Overview
Saint Anne, IL to Bremen, IL is 289.1 miles and takes about 5h 40m via I 57 and I 64, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive takes you through the heart of the Midwest, staying within Illinois for the entire journey. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, it's a straightforward trip perfect for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for an efficient, albeit predictable, transit.
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
144.5 miles from Saint Anne, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 204.9 mi | 3h 40m |
| 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 |
| County Highway 37 | 5.7 mi | 10m |
| IL 150 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 204.9 mi, about 3h 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Anne, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on South Chicago Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Chicago Avenue
2
Turn right onto CH 23
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Guertin Street
3
Continue on IL 1
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
E 7000S Road
4
Turn right onto CH 37
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
County Highway 37
5
Continue on CH 37
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 7750S Road
6
Turn left onto CH 37
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 1000 East Road
7
Turn right onto CH 37
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East 8000 South Road
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CH 37
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chebanse Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 57 South: Champaign
10
Merge onto I 57
144 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
·
I 57
11
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
13
Merge onto I 64
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 64
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 127
15
Turn straight onto IL 127
22 mi
·
27 min
·
IL 127
16
Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Water Street
17
Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
18
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
IL 154
19
Continue on IL 154
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 154
20
Turn left onto IL 150
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 150
21
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on IL 4; IL 150
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Shawneetown
23
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
24
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
With a driving time under six hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic if you're passing through any populated areas. The longest stretch without a break is over 200 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the midway point or when you transition to IL 127. Given the highway focus, keeping your fuel tank topped up at major exits is generally easy and cost-effective.
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 144.5 miles from Saint Anne, IL, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.9 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 64 miles or 1h 17m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.5 miles or 2h 44m 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 24m
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 Saint Anne, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Saint Anne, IL
This is one driving day of about 289.1 miles and 5h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Saint Anne, 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 204.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.5 miles from Saint Anne, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.9 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 0.3 and 288.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CH 23 / West Guertin Street
Turn right onto CH 23 / West Guertin Street
Navigation decision point
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CH 37 / South 1000 East Road
Turn left onto CH 37 / South 1000 East Road
Navigation decision point
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the ramp toward I 57 South: Champaign
Navigation decision point
Toward I 57 South: Champaign
5
155.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 56m 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
288.9 mi into trip
|
~5h 39m in
|
Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$45.20 one way
$90.39 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.63 | $99.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.63 | $111.27 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.83 | $127.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.7 | 1 | $30.36 | $13.88 |
| Efficient EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.6 | 1 | $40.47 | $18.50 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 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
Morning in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
7:09 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
22 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 40m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 93% of the travel occurring on major interstates like I 57 and I 64. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 204.9 miles on I 57. While the profile is largely highway-focused, the inclusion of IL 127 suggests a brief transition to a state highway before reaching your destination. The character is primarily about covering distance efficiently rather than experiencing varied scenery.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 204.9 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CH 23 / West Guertin Street.
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 289.1 miles you will encounter 15 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: at 0.3 miles (CH 23 / West Guertin Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CH 37 / South 1000 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: 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 5h 40m. Total distance: 289.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 204.9 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.
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 0.3 miles (CH 23 / West Guertin Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CH 37 / South 1000 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.7 hours each way, a round trip means 11.3 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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