Origin
Shields, IL
Late night in Shields on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shields, IL to Bremen, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
94.8 mi
153 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shields, IL
Fernando Cortés
Trip Overview
This 103.5-mile journey from Shields to Bremen, Illinois, will take you about 2 hours and 8 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward day trip, with no need to break it up into multiple days. You'll be traveling exclusively on local roads, meaning you won't encounter much highway driving. Budget around $16 for fuel for this trip. The route offers a consistent local driving experience throughout its entirety, making it a simple and predictable drive within the Midwest region.
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
47.4 miles from Shields, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| IL 127 | 22 mi | 27m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| East Divide Road | 8 mi | 20m |
| Main Street | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Shawneetown | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| IL 150 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 22.9 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shields, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on North Papertown Lane
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Papertown Lane
2
Turn slight right onto County Highway 16
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
County Highway 16
3
Continue on East Divide Road
7.0 mi
·
16 min
·
East Divide Road
4
Turn slight right onto County Road 2200 North
382 ft
·
16 sec
·
County Road 2200 North
5
Continue on East Divide Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Divide Road
6
Turn left onto North Hails Lane
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hails Lane
7
Turn right onto County Road 2150 North
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 2150 North
8
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
9
Turn right onto County Highway 39
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
County Highway 39
10
Continue on East Dix Texico Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Dix Texico Road
11
Continue on South Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
12
Continue on CH 39
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
County Highway 39
13
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
14
Merge onto I 57
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
16
Merge onto I 64
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 64
17
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 127
18
Turn straight onto IL 127
22 mi
·
27 min
·
IL 127
19
Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Water Street
20
Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
21
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
IL 154
22
Continue on IL 154
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 154
23
Turn left onto IL 150
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 150
24
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on IL 4; IL 150
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Shawneetown
26
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
27
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short, 103.5-mile drive that takes just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Starting in the morning allows you to reach Bremen with ample time for whatever your plans are. Since there are no designated long stretches, you can stop as needed, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you'll be on local roads without many services. A good tip for this specific route is to confirm your route on Highway 16 and County Road 2200 North before you leave, as navigation can sometimes be less straightforward on these types of roads.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 47.4 miles from Shields, IL, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 21 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.4 miles or 1h 21m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Shields, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Shields, IL
This is one driving day of about 94.8 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Shields, 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 64 for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Shields, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 94.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
10.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
County Road 2150 North
Turn right onto County Road 2150 North
Navigation decision point
4
11.3 mi into trip
|
~31m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~31m in
|
County Highway 39
Turn right onto County Highway 39
Navigation decision point
4
22.2 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
5
94.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
|
Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.82 one way
$29.64 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.27 | $32.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.24 | $36.49 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.95 | $4.55 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.30 | $3.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.27 | $6.07 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Late night in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
2:53 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
4 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
2h 31m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments at all. The roads primarily consist of Highway 16, East Divide Road, and County Road 2200 North. Since there's no highway share, this drive feels very connected to the local landscape. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be making frequent adjustments, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. This is a route where you'll truly experience the rhythm of regional roads.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on I 64.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and IL 127. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near County Road 2150 North.
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 94.8 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: at 10.3 miles (County Road 2150 North): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (County Highway 39): 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 2h 31m. Total distance: 94.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on I 64. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: at 10.3 miles (County Road 2150 North): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles (County Highway 39): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bremen, IL before heading back.
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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
More trips to Bremen, IL
Explore more options from Shields, IL or browse trips ending in Bremen, IL.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.