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Trip from West Peoria, 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 28m

Distance

221.1 mi

356 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

51 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 15m ★
6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 38m
12 PM
4h 35m
3 PM
4h 39m
5 PM
4h 54m
8 PM
4h 21m

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

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Downtown West Peoria, IL, IL

West Peoria, IL

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This 221.1-mile journey from West Peoria, IL, to Bremen, IL, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in a single day. Expect to spend about 4 hours and 28 minutes on the road, with a fuel cost estimated around $35. The route primarily utilizes I-55 and I-155, with a portion on IL-3, making it a predominantly interstate experience. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is ideal as a one-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, keeping the scenery consistent.

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

110.6 miles from West Peoria, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m 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
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
South Illinois Street 8.3 mi 12m
Main Street 8 mi 11m
State Route 159 6.1 mi 9m
State Street 6.1 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Waverly Avenue

81 ft · 8 sec · North Waverly Avenue
2

Turn left onto West Ayers Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · West Ayers Avenue
3

At end of road, turn right onto North Western Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Western Avenue
4

Turn left onto IL 116

0.9 mi · 1 min · West Lincoln Avenue
5

Turn straight onto IL 116

236 ft · 9 sec · Southwest Adams Street
6

Turn right onto IL 8; IL 116

0.8 mi · 1 min · MacArthur Highway
7

Continue on IL 8; IL 116

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Cedar Street
8

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 8; IL 116

0.3 mi · 43 sec · IL 8; IL 116
9

Turn straight onto IL 29

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Main Street
10

Turn right onto East Washington Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Washington Street
11

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
12

Merge onto I 74

4.8 mi · 5 min · I 74
13

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
14

Continue on I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155
15

Merge onto I 55

34 mi · 37 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

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.
17

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
18

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
19

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
20

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
21

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street
22

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street
23

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
24

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
25

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St
26

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street
27

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3
28

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street
29

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
30

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

For this 4-hour and 28-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your daylight and allow for a relaxed pace. With only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in choosing when and where to take a break, though planning for a fuel stop is wise given the $35 fuel cost estimate. The longest continuous stretch is over 111 miles on I-55, so be sure to take advantage of any opportunities before that point to stretch your legs. Given that this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your timing based on traffic or personal preference.

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 110.6 miles from West Peoria, IL, or about 2h 4m 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 49 miles or 57m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.6 miles or 2h 4m 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 33m

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 West Peoria, 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 West Peoria, IL

This is one driving day of about 221.1 miles and 4h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from West Peoria, 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.

Downtown Maryville, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryville, IL

111 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

Grandview, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillsboro, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.6 miles from West Peoria, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Peoria, Illinois

1.1 mi

RT 138 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Mt Olive, Illinois

1.6 mi

One World

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 7:30 am–8 pm

+13096721522

Visit website

Haddad's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–7:30 pm

+13096725339

RT 138 Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Mt Olive, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–8 pm

+12179992115

Visit website

Honey Sugar's Cafe, LLC

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 11:30 am–8 pm

+13096431089

Visit website

Cancun

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately

Sherman, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12174963221

Visit website

Pizza Ranch

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12176798844

Visit website

Eggcellent Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–2:30 pm

+13096431218

Visit website

Chatham Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~10 min detour

Early stretch 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20

Chatham, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+12176971101

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: 5 am–12 pm

+18887584389

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

2.5 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Tesla Destination Charger

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour

Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+13094948850

Visit website

Chevrolet Charging Station

1.0 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Morton, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18003239935

Visit website

Holiday Inn Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

East Peoria, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 154.4 — 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 | West Ayers Avenue

Turn left onto West Ayers Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | North Western Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto North Western Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
42.4 mi into trip | ~50m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
76.5 mi into trip | ~1h 27m 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
154.4 mi into trip | ~2h 51m in

Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.57 one way

$69.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $37.95 $75.91
premium $4.89 $42.55 $85.10
diesel $5.61 $48.82 $97.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

51 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

County Market - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Culver's - Tesla Supercharger

East Peoria, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Haymakers - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Springfield, IL Rechargery Relay - S Dirksen Pkwy

Springfield, IL

IONNA

12 DCFC

University Pointe I - Tesla Supercharger

Edwardsville, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dierbergs - Tesla Supercharger

Shiloh, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Hy-Vee Peoria - Tesla Supercharger

Peoria, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Legacy Pointe - Tesla Supercharger

Springfield, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

UNIVERSAL: 11 ChargePoint Network: 9 Tesla: 8 FORD_CHARGE: 4 CIRCLE_K: 3 Non-Networked: 3 Electrify America: 3 eVgo Network: 3 Blink Network: 2 EV Connect: 2 IONNA: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 FCN: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 66.3 0 $23.22 $10.61
Efficient EV 55.3 0 $19.35 $8.84
EV Truck/SUV 88.4 1 $30.95 $14.15

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

West Peoria, IL

Morning in West Peoria on Tuesday

Local time

7:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

68°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

7:26 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 32% chance Live forecast

69°F

Maryville, IL

111 mi in

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

12 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 28m 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

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...

4 mi from route ~9 min detour Free near mile 68.6
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

The character of this drive is decidedly highway-focused, with 81% of the route consisting of interstates like I-55 and I-155. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 111.9 miles on I-55, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed roadways, the inclusion of IL-3 introduces a slight variation, though the overall feel remains geared towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. This highway-centric profile means you can expect consistent speeds and clear navigation for most of your trip.

81% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 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?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 155. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West Ayers Avenue.

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 221.1 miles you will encounter 12 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 (West Ayers Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 4h 28m. Total distance: 221.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (81%). 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.

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 (West Ayers Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (North Western Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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