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Trip from Alden, IL to Bremen, IL

Drive Time

7h 18m

Distance

374.5 mi

603 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

40 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
7h 8m ★
6 AM
7h 18m
8 AM
7h 40m
10 AM
7h 26m
12 PM
7h 24m
3 PM
7h 27m
5 PM
7h 38m
8 PM
7h 12m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Alden, IL to Bremen, IL covers 374.5 miles and takes about 7h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 39, IL 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 142.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.23 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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

187.2 miles from Alden, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 31m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 18m highway drive covering 374.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 39. The longest continuous stretch is about 142.7 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 142.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 39. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 35 miles in near I 39; US 51.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 374.5 miles you will encounter 13 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 35 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.4 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
35 mi into trip | ~47m in | I 39; US 51

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51 toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
6
157.4 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in | US 51

Keep slight right at fork onto US 51 toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champai...
8
165 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
7
229.8 mi into trip | ~4h 17m 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
307.7 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in

Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Towns Along This Route

Between Alden, IL and Bremen, IL, road signs point toward Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur and Springfield.

Champaign

157.4 mi in | ~2h 59m | via US 51

Saint Louis

157.4 mi in | ~2h 59m | via US 51

Decatur

157.4 mi in | ~2h 59m | via US 51

Springfield

165 mi in | ~3h 7m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 142.7 mi 2h 34m
I 39 122.4 mi 2h 11m
IL 3 23.3 mi 28m
West Brink Street 12.4 mi 17m
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway 8.3 mi 8m
South Illinois Street 8.3 mi 12m
Main Street 8 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 142.7 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on V12

11 ft · 7 sec · Alden Road
2

Turn left onto IL 173

6.1 mi · 8 min · IL 173
3

Turn left onto US 14; IL 173

0.5 mi · 49 sec · North Division Street
4

Turn right onto IL 173

12 mi · 17 min · West Brink Street
5

Continue on IL 173

5.6 mi · 7 min · State Route 173
6

Continue on IL 173

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Lane Road
7

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
8

Merge onto I 39; I 90; US 51

8.3 mi · 8 min · Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51

0.8 mi · 52 sec · I 39; US 51
Toward I 39, US 51 South: Bloomington
10

Continue on I 39; US 20; US 51

2.1 mi · 2 min · I 39; US 20; US 51
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51

119 mi · 2 hr 8 min · I 39; US 51
12

Keep slight right at fork onto US 51

7.6 mi · 8 min · US 51
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
13

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

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.
15

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
16

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
17

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
18

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
19

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street
20

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street
21

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
22

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
23

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St
24

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street
25

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3
26

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street
27

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
28

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 187.2 miles from Alden, IL, or about 3h 31m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.7 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 82 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 187.2 miles or 3h 31m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 52m

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 Alden, 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.

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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Alden, IL

This is one driving day of about 374.5 miles and 7h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 82 miles from Alden, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 142.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 187.2 mi from Alden, IL · 3h 31m into the drive

Downtown Decatur, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

187 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.

Popular next leg

Decatur, IL to Bremen, IL

167.1 mi · 3h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Aurora, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 187.2 miles from Alden, 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 142.7 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

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...

6 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 219.5
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$55.23 one way

$110.45 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 127 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $60.88 $121.76
premium $4.80 $68.64 $137.28
diesel $5.64 $80.78 $161.56

Estimated Tolls: $0.58

Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (8.3 mi) $0.58

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 127.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

40 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Hy-Vee - Tesla Supercharger

Peru, IL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Woodman's Food Market - Tesla Supercharger

Rockford, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Eleventh Street Plaza Shopping Center - Tesla Supercharger

Rockford, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Normal, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Normal, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

CherryVale Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Cherry Valley, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger

Rochelle, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Normal, IL

Normal, IL

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

8 DCFC

Tesla: 8 ChargePoint Network: 8 UNIVERSAL: 5 RED_E: 5 EV Connect: 2 Blink Network: 2 Electrify America: 2 eVgo Network: 2 Non-Networked: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 CIRCLE_K: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 112.4 1 $39.32 $17.98
Efficient EV 93.6 1 $32.77 $14.98
EV Truck/SUV 149.8 1 $52.43 $23.97

Gas CO2

131 kg

EV CO2

44 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Alden, IL

Morning in Alden on Monday

Local time

10:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Monday

Local time

10:57 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

S 12 to 17 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

6 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

7h 18m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Alden, IL to Bremen, IL covers 374.5 miles and takes about 7h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 39, IL 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 187.2 miles from Alden, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.88 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks 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 374.5 miles you will encounter 13 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: at 35 miles (I 39; US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 157.4 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 165 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Alden, IL and Bremen, IL, road signs point toward Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur and Springfield.

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