Origin
South Jacksonville, IL
Afternoon in South Jacksonville on Sunday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Jacksonville, 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
3h 13m
Distance
154.9 mi
249 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 2m
★
6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 37m
10 AM
3h 22m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 23m
5 PM
3h 36m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Jacksonville, IL
Mike Jones
Trip Overview
This 154.9-mile drive from South Jacksonville, IL, to Bremen, IL, is designed for a single day, taking about 3 hours and 13 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward trip through the Midwest, with a manageable fuel cost estimated at $24. The route primarily utilizes US Highway 67 and IL 3, offering a mixed driving experience. With only one recommended stop, you can easily fit this into your schedule, making it an ideal option for a day trip without feeling rushed.
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
77.4 miles from South Jacksonville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Street | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| United States Route 67 | 20.4 mi | 23m |
| IL 255 | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| I 255 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| New Missouri Avenue | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 8 mi | 11m |
| South Illinois Street | 7.2 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
North 5th Street
— 26.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Jacksonville, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on East Vandalia Road
298 ft
·
20 sec
·
East Vandalia Road
2
Turn left onto IL 267
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
4
Merge onto I 72; US 36
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
I 72; US 36
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 67 South: Alton
6
Merge onto US 67
12 mi
·
13 min
·
United States Route 67
7
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1440 E
8
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
9
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Avenue
10
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
11
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
United States Route 67
12
Continue on US 67
26 mi
·
31 min
·
North 5th Street
13
Continue on IL 255
20 mi
·
22 min
·
IL 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 255
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 17A
Toward IL 15 East: Belleville
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on IL 15
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
New Missouri Avenue
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
18
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft
·
3 sec
19
Turn right onto IL 159
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
South Illinois Street
20
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
21
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
23
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
25
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
26
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
27
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, leaving South Jacksonville in the morning allows you to reach Bremen by midday, leaving plenty of time for your destination. The estimated fuel cost of $24 suggests you won't need excessive fuel stops, but it's always wise to top off before heading out. Since this is a single-day trip with minimal stops recommended, you have flexibility with your departure time. Keep an eye on US-67, as it's a key part of your journey and can sometimes have local traffic.
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 77.4 miles from South Jacksonville, IL, or about 1h 30m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 34 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.4 miles or 1h 30m 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 35m
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 South Jacksonville, 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 South Jacksonville, IL
This is one driving day of about 154.9 miles and 3h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from South Jacksonville, 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 North 5th Street for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
77 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.4 miles from South Jacksonville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 103.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 267 / South Main Street
Turn left onto IL 267 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
1.8 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 72; US 36
Merge onto I 72; US 36
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
5.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward US 67 South: Alton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward US 67 South: Alton
7
94.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 50m 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
103.5 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.22 one way
$48.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
54 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $26.59 | $53.18 |
| premium | $4.89 | $29.81 | $59.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.20 | $68.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.5 | 0 | $16.26 | $7.44 |
| Efficient EV | 38.7 | 0 | $13.55 | $6.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62 | 0 | $21.69 | $9.91 |
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Afternoon in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Partly Cloudy
S 5 mph
2% 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
6 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
3h 13m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a drive that's 57% highway, so you'll experience some faster stretches. The longest continuous section without a turn is 26.4 miles on North 5th Street, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. As you progress, the route transitions between these quicker segments and more local road driving, giving you a varied feel behind the wheel. This mix means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate grind but will still cover ground efficiently.
57% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 26.4 mi on North 5th Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 267 / South Main 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 154.9 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (IL 267 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 72; US 36): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 3h 13m. Total distance: 154.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 26.4 miles on North 5th Street. 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 0.1 miles (IL 267 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.8 miles (I 72; US 36): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 5.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Bremen, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.
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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