Origin
Abingdon, IL
Evening in Abingdon on Thursday
Local time
7:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Abingdon, IL to Bremen, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
5h 25m
Distance
249.5 mi
402 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$39
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
34 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 12m
★
6 AM
5h 25m
8 AM
5h 52m
10 AM
5h 35m
12 PM
5h 32m
3 PM
5h 36m
5 PM
5h 51m
8 PM
5h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Abingdon, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
The drive from Abingdon, IL to Bremen, IL covers 249.5 miles and takes about 5h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East 1500th Street, US Highway 67, North 5th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.2 miles on East 1500th Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $39.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
124.8 miles from Abingdon, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 25m. Total distance: 249.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Abingdon, IL to Bremen, IL covers 249.5 miles and takes about 5h 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 1500th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 35.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 41 / North Monroe Street.
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 249.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 (IL 41 / North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (IL 41 / East 2300th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.2 miles (US 136 / North 1200th Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 41 / North Monroe Street
Turn right onto IL 41 / North Monroe Street
Navigation decision point
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
IL 41 / East 2300th Street
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 41 / East 2300th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
27.2 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
US 136 / North 1200th Road
Turn right onto US 136 / North 1200th Road
Navigation decision point
7
188.8 mi into trip
|
~4h 1m in
Take the exit toward IL 15 East: Belleville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward IL 15 East: Belleville
5
198.2 mi into trip
|
~4h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East 1500th Street | 35.2 mi | 48m |
| US Highway 67 | 29.8 mi | 33m |
| North 5th Street | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| IL 255 | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| I 255 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| US 67 | 14.3 mi | 16m |
| South Commercial Drive | 10.2 mi | 16m |
Longest stretch:
East 1500th Street
— 35.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abingdon, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on West Pearl Street
82 ft
·
5 sec
·
West Pearl Street
2
Turn right onto IL 41
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Monroe Street
3
Continue on IL 41
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
South Western Avenue
4
Turn straight onto IL 41
10 mi
·
16 min
·
South Commercial Drive
5
Continue on IL 41
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
IL 41
6
Continue on IL 41
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
North 2350th Road
7
Continue on IL 41
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
8
Turn straight onto IL 41
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Washington Street
9
Continue on IL 41
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
East 2300th Street
10
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 41
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
East 2300th Street
11
Turn straight onto IL 9; IL 41
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
North 2100th Road
12
Continue on IL 9; IL 41
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Green Street
13
Continue on IL 41
6.3 mi
·
11 min
·
East 2100th Street
14
Turn right onto US 136
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
North 1200th Road
15
Turn left onto US 67
35 mi
·
48 min
·
East 1500th Street
16
Turn right onto US 67; IL 100
14 mi
·
16 min
·
US 67; IL 100
17
Continue on US 67; IL 104
30 mi
·
33 min
·
US Highway 67
18
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1440 E
19
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
20
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Avenue
21
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
United States Route 67
23
Continue on US 67
26 mi
·
31 min
·
North 5th Street
24
Continue on IL 255
20 mi
·
22 min
·
IL 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 255
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 17A
Toward IL 15 East: Belleville
Use the right lane.
27
Continue on IL 15
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
New Missouri Avenue
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
29
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft
·
3 sec
30
Turn right onto IL 159
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
South Illinois Street
31
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
32
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
33
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
34
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
35
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
36
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
37
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
38
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
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 124.8 miles from Abingdon, IL, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.2 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 124.8 miles or 2h 47m 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 22m
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 Abingdon, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Abingdon, IL
This is one driving day of about 249.5 miles and 5h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 55 miles from Abingdon, 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 East 1500th Street for about 35.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 124.8 mi from Abingdon, IL · 2h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
125 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 55 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 124.8 miles from Abingdon, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bremen, IL
The final approach into Bremen, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bremen, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$39.01 one way
$78.01 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
87 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $42.83 | $85.66 |
| premium | $4.89 | $48.01 | $96.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $55.09 | $110.17 |
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: 87.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
34 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
University Pointe I - Tesla Supercharger
Edwardsville, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Casey's General Store #2226 - Tesla Supercharger
Collinsville, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Flying J Travel Center 645
Pontoon Beach, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Nameoki Commons
Granite City, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
CBL St Clair Square (Fairview Heights, IL)
Fairview Heights, IL
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 313
East St. Louis, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
State Street Shopping Center
East St Louis, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Casino Queen STL
East Saint Louis, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
UNIVERSAL: 18
eVgo Network: 8
Tesla: 2
Electrify America: 2
EV Connect: 1
Non-Networked: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 74.9 | 0 | $26.20 | $11.98 |
| Efficient EV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.83 | $9.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 99.8 | 1 | $34.93 | $15.97 |
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.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Evening in Bremen on Thursday
Local time
7:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 mph
32% chance
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
29 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 25m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Abingdon, IL to Bremen, IL covers 249.5 miles and takes about 5h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 1500th Street, US Highway 67, North 5th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 124.8 miles from Abingdon, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $39.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 249.5 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 41 / North Monroe Street): Navigation decision point; at 16.8 miles (IL 41 / East 2300th Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 27.2 miles (US 136 / North 1200th Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Abingdon, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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