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Trip from Tilton, 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

4h 51m

Distance

248.7 mi

400 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 38m ★
6 AM
4h 51m
8 AM
5h 18m
10 AM
5h 1m
12 PM
4h 58m
3 PM
5h 2m
5 PM
5h 17m
8 PM
4h 43m

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

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Downtown Tilton, IL, IL

Tilton, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

This 248.7-mile journey from Tilton, Illinois, to Bremen, Illinois, is designed for efficient travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Primarily utilizing I-57, I-74, and I-64, this highway-focused drive is well-suited for a single-day trip, with an estimated fuel cost of around $39. The route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward connection between these two Illinois points. Given its relatively short duration and focus on major interstates, it's a practical option for those looking to cover ground quickly.

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

124.3 miles from Tilton, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 140.2 mi 2h 30m
I 74 34 mi 37m
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
IL 150 4.2 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 140.2 mi, about 2h 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Central Avenue

85 ft · 6 sec · Central Avenue
2

Turn right onto Morrison Street

322 ft · 19 sec · Morrison Street
3

Turn left onto Glendale Avenue

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Glendale Avenue
4

Continue on South G Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South G Street
5

Turn left onto 1st Street

136 ft · 3 sec · 1st Street
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 11 sec
Toward I 74 West: Champaign
7

Merge onto I 74

34 mi · 37 min · I 74
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 17 sec
Exit 179 Toward I 57 North: Chicago, Memphis
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 59 sec
Exit 179 Toward I 57 South: Memphis
10

Merge onto I 57

79 mi · 1 hr 25 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

For this 4-hour and 51-minute drive, starting early is advisable to maximize daylight and potentially avoid afternoon traffic. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing your break point, but be aware of the 140.2-mile stretch on I-57, which is a good candidate for a fuel and rest break. The estimated $39 fuel cost is manageable for a single day's travel. Consider checking your tire pressure before departure, as consistent highway speeds can impact fuel efficiency.

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 124.3 miles from Tilton, IL, or about 2h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 140.2 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 55 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 124.3 miles or 2h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 43m

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 Tilton, 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 Tilton, IL

This is one driving day of about 248.7 miles and 4h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Tilton, 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 140.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Odin, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Odin, IL

124 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

Tuscola, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lakewood, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 124.3 miles from Tilton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 140.2 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 · first break window

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Ogden, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

First break · 21min in 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

Subway

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Effingham, Illinois

3 mi

Rich's Restaurant Ogden

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20

Ogden, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12175822777

McDonald's

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour Inexpensiv

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173422605

Visit website

Effingham Food Express

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Visit website

China Buffet Effingham

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423188

Visit website

Subway

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour Inexpensiv

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12173470701

Visit website

El Patrón Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

Final third 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20

Salem, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16182670081

Visit website

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176904884

Visit website

Monical's Pizza

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

First break 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

St Joseph, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174697777

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Circle K | Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18335052291

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

Nissan Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173528910

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

Visit website

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

Halfway reset 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour $20 to $30

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 248.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Morrison Street

Turn right onto Morrison Street

Navigation decision point

6
35 mi into trip | ~40m in

Take the exit toward I 57 North: Chicago, Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 179 Toward I 57 North: Chicago, Memphis
6
35.2 mi into trip | ~40m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 179 Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
115 mi into trip | ~2h 7m 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
248.4 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in | Chester Road

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$38.88 one way

$77.76 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 87 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $42.69 $85.38
premium $4.89 $47.86 $95.72
diesel $5.61 $54.91 $109.82

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 87 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 74.6 0 $26.11 $11.94
Efficient EV 62.2 0 $21.76 $9.95
EV Truck/SUV 99.5 1 $34.82 $15.92

Gas CO2

87 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 17, 2026

Origin

Tilton, IL

Morning in Tilton on Tuesday

Local time

10:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

52°F

Clear

SSE 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

10:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

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

4h 51m 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?

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 93% of the drive occurring on interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 140.2 miles on I-57, so be prepared for extended periods of consistent speed. This highway-focused profile means you'll likely experience consistent driving conditions for much of the trip. While not designed for scenic detours, it offers a predictable and direct path.

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: 140.2 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Morrison Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 248.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (Morrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Tilton, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Memphis along the way.

Memphis

35 mi in | ~40m

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 4h 51m. Total distance: 248.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 51m 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 140.2 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: near the start (Morrison Street): Navigation decision point; at 35 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Possible but tiring. At 4.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.7 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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