Origin
Albion, IL
Evening in Albion on Sunday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Albion, IL to Bremen, IL
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
124 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
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6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albion, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Albion, IL to Bremen, IL covers 124 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, County Highway 23, Ken Gray Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.5 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62 miles from Albion, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 124 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and County Highway 23. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.5 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and County Highway 23. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 15 / 850N.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124 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: near the start (IL 15 / 850N): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (US 45 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 15 / 850N
Turn right onto IL 15 / 850N
Navigation decision point
4
16.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
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US 45 / South 1st Street
Turn left onto US 45 / South 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
24.6 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 57 South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 57 South
5
123.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 51m in
|
Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 31.5 mi | 33m |
| County Highway 23 | 18.5 mi | 27m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 13.5 mi | 14m |
| County Road 850N | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Illinois Route 154 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Shawneetown | 5.9 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 31.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Albion, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on IL 15; IL 130
205 ft
·
5 sec
·
500E
2
Turn right onto IL 15
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
850N
3
Continue on IL 15
11 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 850N
4
Continue on IL 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto US 45
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 1st Street
6
Continue on US 45
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 1850 East
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
8
Merge onto I 64
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 64
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 57 South
10
Merge onto I 57
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward IL 154: Sesser
12
Turn right onto IL 154
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Illinois Route 154
13
Continue on IL 154
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Franklin Street
14
Turn left onto IL 148; IL 154
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Street
15
Turn right onto IL 154
18 mi
·
27 min
·
County Highway 23
16
Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
17
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
IL 154
18
Continue on IL 154
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 154
19
Turn left onto IL 150
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 150
20
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
21
Continue on IL 4; IL 150
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Shawneetown
22
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
23
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62 miles from Albion, IL, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.5 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 13m
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 Albion, 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 Albion, IL
This is one driving day of about 124 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Albion, 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 64 for about 31.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62 mi from Albion, IL · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62 miles from Albion, 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
$18.83 one way
$37.67 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.76 | $41.53 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.41 | $46.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.55 | $55.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.02 | $5.95 |
| Efficient EV | 31 | 0 | $10.85 | $4.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.36 | $7.94 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Evening in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
6:10 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
10 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
2h 52m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Albion, IL to Bremen, IL covers 124 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, County Highway 23, Ken Gray Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62 miles from Albion, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.83 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 124 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.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 15 / 850N): Navigation decision point; at 16.7 miles (US 45 / South 1st Street): Navigation decision point; at 24.6 miles: Navigation decision point.
The route from Albion, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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