Origin
Truro, IL
Morning in Truro on Sunday
Local time
9:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Truro, 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
5h 11m
Distance
255.8 mi
412 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$40
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 58m
★
6 AM
5h 12m
8 AM
5h 39m
10 AM
5h 21m
12 PM
5h 19m
3 PM
5h 23m
5 PM
5h 37m
8 PM
5h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Truro, IL
Rik Mar
Trip Overview
Truro, IL to Bremen, IL is 255.8 miles and takes about 5h 11m via I 55 and I 155, with a fuel budget near $40 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within the Midwest, making it a straightforward trip without significant regional shifts. Given its relatively short duration and focus on major interstates, this route is ideal for a single-day journey. Expect a practical, efficient drive connecting two points in Illinois. Plan for this trip to be primarily on well-maintained highways.
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
127.9 miles from Truro, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 28m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 111.9 mi | 2h 1m |
| I 155 | 31.8 mi | 34m |
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| I 74 | 16.1 mi | 17m |
| I 474 | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| North Illinois Street | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| South Illinois Street | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| US 150 | 8.2 mi | 12m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Truro, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on Knox Highway 28
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Knox Highway 28
2
Continue on Knox Highway 28
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Knox Highway 28
3
Continue on North Park Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Park Road
4
Turn right onto IL 180
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
IL 180
5
Turn left onto US 150
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US 150
6
Turn right onto US 150; IL 78
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
US 150; IL 78
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 74 East
8
Merge onto I 74
15 mi
·
15 min
·
I 74
9
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
10
Merge onto I 474
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 474
11
Merge onto I 74
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
13
Continue on I 155
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155
14
Merge onto I 55
34 mi
·
37 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
17
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
18
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
19
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
20
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Illinois Street
21
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
22
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
23
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
25
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
27
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
28
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
29
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
For this 255.8-mile trip, leaving in the morning from Truro, IL, will allow you to reach Bremen, IL, comfortably within daylight hours. With a duration of just over 5 hours, you likely won't need more than one significant stop, though having $40 budgeted for fuel is a good estimate. The longest stretch without an exit is over 111 miles on I 55, so ensure you are fueled and ready before embarking on that segment. Given the highway-focused nature, rest stops are generally plentiful along I 55 and I 155.
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 127.9 miles from Truro, IL, or about 2h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 56 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 127.9 miles or 2h 28m 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 7m
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 Truro, 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 Truro, IL
This is one driving day of about 255.8 miles and 5h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 56 miles from Truro, 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 55 for about 111.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
128 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 56 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 127.9 miles from Truro, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.9 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 13.3 and 203.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 74 East
5
77.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 33m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
111.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
|
I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
189.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 34m in
Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
5
203.3 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m in
|
IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.99 one way
$79.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
90 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $43.91 | $87.82 |
| premium | $4.89 | $49.23 | $98.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $56.48 | $112.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$40
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$65–$90
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 89.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $27 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 76.7 | 0 | $26.86 | $12.28 |
| Efficient EV | 64 | 0 | $22.38 | $10.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 102.3 | 1 | $35.81 | $16.37 |
Gas CO2
89 kg
EV CO2
30 kg (66% 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.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Morning in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
9:31 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
26 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 11m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
3 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 105.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the journey on interstates. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 55, including the longest stretch of 111.9 miles without needing to exit. The route begins with interstate travel and continues this theme for most of the 5h 11m duration. While the profile is predominantly highway, the shift from I 55 to I 155 and then IL 3 offers subtle changes in the driving experience, though still maintaining a high-speed character.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 111.9 mi on I 55.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 13.3 miles in.
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 255.8 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 13.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 77.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 11m. Total distance: 255.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 111.9 miles on I 55. 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 13.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 77.1 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.2 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.2 hours each way, a round trip means 10.4 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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