Origin
Sparta, IL
Morning in Sparta on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sparta, IL to Bremen, IL
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
12.5 mi
20 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sparta, IL
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Trip Overview
Sparta, IL to Bremen, IL is 12.5 miles and takes about 22 minutes via South Saint Louis Street, Shawneetown Trail, and Chester Road, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Midwest region, specifically Illinois, making it a convenient local excursion. Since the entire route utilizes surface roads, expect a more relaxed pace compared to highway driving. This route is ideal for a quick errand, a scenic detour, or simply to experience a bit more of the local Illinois landscape without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Saint Louis Street | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Shawneetown Trail | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Market Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Saint Louis Street
— 7.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sparta, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on IL 4
326 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Market Street
2
Turn right onto IL 4
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Jackson Street
3
Turn left onto IL 4
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
South Saint Louis Street
4
At end of road, turn right onto IL 150
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Shawneetown Trail
5
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
6
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 4 / West Jackson Street
Turn right onto IL 4 / West Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 4 / South Saint Louis Street
Turn left onto IL 4 / South Saint Louis Street
Navigation decision point
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
IL 150 / Shawneetown Trail
At end of road, turn right onto IL 150 / Shawneetown Trail
Navigation decision point
5
12.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$3.88/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.27 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| premium | $4.81 | $2.37 | $4.73 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $2.66 | $5.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| Efficient EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Morning in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Mostly Clear
NE 6 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 25 at 9:27PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
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
5 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
22m 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?
This drive is entirely on surface roads, with no highway driving involved. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch of 7.5 miles on South Saint Louis Street. The route primarily follows South Saint Louis Street, Shawneetown Trail, and Chester Road. Expect a cruising speed consistent with local road conditions, rather than high-speed travel.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
6 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.5 mi on South Saint Louis Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 4 / West Jackson Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 4 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 4 / South Saint Louis Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (IL 150 / Shawneetown Trail): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Starting in Sparta, 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 22m. Total distance: 12.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.5 miles on South Saint Louis Street. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 4 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 4 / South Saint Louis Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (IL 150 / Shawneetown Trail): 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.
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