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Trip from Urbana, 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

4h 20m

Distance

212.3 mi

342 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$33

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 7m ★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 12m

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

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town in and county seat of Champaign County, Illinois, United States

Urbana, IL

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Trip Overview

This 212.3-mile journey from Urbana, IL to Bremen, IL is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-57, I-64, and IL-127, this drive keeps you on major roadways for about 85% of the trip, making it a straightforward transit. Budget around $33 for fuel for this Midwest to Midwest excursion within Illinois. Given its manageable length and highway focus, it’s an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and how you pace your single recommended stop. You'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B without excessive detours.

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

106.1 miles from Urbana, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 122.9 mi 2h 12m
I 64 22.9 mi 24m
IL 127 22 mi 27m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
South Dunlap Street 8.7 mi 12m
Main Street 6.6 mi 11m
Shawneetown 5.9 mi 10m
IL 150 4.2 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 122.9 mi, about 2h 12m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Start on this road

46 ft · 9 sec · this road
2

Turn left

121 ft · 10 sec
3

Turn right

196 ft · 14 sec
4

Turn left onto South Race Street

269 ft · 17 sec · South Race Street
5

Turn right onto West Illinois Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Illinois Street
6

Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue

1.8 mi · 4 min · South Lincoln Avenue
7

At end of road, turn right onto West Windsor Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Windsor Road
8

Turn left onto US 45

2.5 mi · 4 min · North Dunlap Avenue
9

Continue on US 45

8.7 mi · 12 min · South Dunlap Street
10

Continue on US 45

1.4 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street
11

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I-57 South: Effingham
12

Merge onto I 57

62 mi · 1 hr 6 min · I 57
13

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
15

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 127
17

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127
18

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street
19

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
20

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154
21

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
22

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150
23

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
24

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
25

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
26

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

With a total duration of 4 hours and 20 minutes, this 212.3-mile trip is comfortably completed in one day, so you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps during the 122.9-mile stretch on I-57. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you navigate the interstate sections, and aim to depart with a full tank to minimize any potential delays. The $33 fuel cost is a good estimate for this highway-heavy route, so factor that into your planning.

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 106.1 miles from Urbana, IL, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.9 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 47 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 106.1 miles or 2h 5m 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 21m

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 Urbana, 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 Urbana, IL

This is one driving day of about 212.3 miles and 4h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Urbana, 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 122.9 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

106 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

Charleston, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Odin, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 106.1 miles from Urbana, 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 122.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Lickin' My Chicken & Pullin' My Pork BBQ

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12179940683

Visit website

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse (Effingham)

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Effingham, Illinois

0.4 mi

Panera Bread

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Effingham, Illinois

0.2 mi

Lickin' My Chicken & Pullin' My Pork BBQ

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12179940683

Visit website

Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse (Effingham)

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–2:30 pm

+12173423833

Visit website

Panera Bread

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12172403001

Visit website

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+12173477130

Visit website

Chili's Grill & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour Moderately mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+12172946248

Visit website

Golden Corral Buffet & Grill

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176904884

Visit website

El Rancherito Inc

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173424753

Visit website

Denny's Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12173424543

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Urbana, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

+18668167584

Tesla Destination Charger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Champaign, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12175312800

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 45.5

Mattoon, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

McAlister's Deli

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour $10 to $20 mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–9 pm

+12172407175

Visit website

Tk Grille

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour $20 to $30 mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 6–10 am

+12175407716

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 75.8

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 212 — 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

Turn left

Navigation decision point

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

5
2.4 mi into trip | ~6m in | West Windsor Road

At end of road, turn right onto West Windsor Road

Navigation decision point

5
78.6 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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
212 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in | Chester Road

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$33.19 one way

$66.38 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 74 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $36.44 $72.88
premium $4.89 $40.86 $81.71
diesel $5.61 $46.87 $93.75

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$33

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 74.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 63.7 0 $22.29 $10.19
Efficient EV 53.1 0 $18.58 $8.49
EV Truck/SUV 84.9 1 $29.72 $13.59

Gas CO2

74 kg

EV CO2

25 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Urbana, IL

Afternoon in Urbana on Sunday

Local time

2:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Sunday

Local time

2:36 PM

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

25 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 20m 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 highway-focused drive for the majority of this 212.3-mile trip, with 85% of the route on major roads like I-57, I-64, and IL-127. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 122.9 miles on I-57, offering a period of consistent travel. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of IL-127 may introduce slightly different road conditions as you transition. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, so settle in for a drive that emphasizes covering ground.

85% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 122.9 mi on I 57.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.

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 212.3 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (West Windsor Road): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Starting in Urbana, IL

Full guide →

Founded 1833

Champaign-Urbana is a metropolitan area in central Illinois, composed of the towns of Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy. The community is the site of the main campus of the University of Illinois, one of the great public universities of the United States.

Top landmarks

  • • Astronomical Observatory — observatory at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • • American Football House — house in Illinois, United States
  • • Morrow Plots — historic agricultural research fields at the University of Illinois, USA

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 20m. Total distance: 212.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 122.9 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.

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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (West Windsor Road): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.7 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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