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Trip from Antioch, IL to Bremen, IL

Drive Time

7h 39m

Distance

388.4 mi

625 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$59

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
7h 30m ★
6 AM
7h 40m
8 AM
7h 59m
10 AM
7h 46m
12 PM
7h 44m
3 PM
7h 47m
5 PM
7h 58m
8 PM
7h 34m

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

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Downtown Antioch, IL, IL

Antioch, IL

Mike Tyurin

Trip Overview

The drive from Antioch, IL to Bremen, IL covers 388.4 miles and takes about 7h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Tri-State Tollway 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 $58.99 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

194.2 miles from Antioch, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 7h 39m highway drive covering 388.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. 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 26 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 Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.8 miles in near I 294 / Tri-State Tollway.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 388.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 29.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

8
29.8 mi into trip | ~37m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare
6
57.3 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294 / Tri-State Tollway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
59.1 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

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

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
8
179 mi into trip | ~3h 28m 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
243.8 mi into trip | ~4h 38m 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

Towns Along This Route

Between Antioch, IL and Bremen, IL, road signs point toward O'hare, St. Louis and Springfield.

O'hare

29.8 mi in | ~37m | via I 294

St. Louis

58.5 mi in | ~1h 12m

Springfield

179 mi in | ~3h 28m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 142.7 mi 2h 34m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway 119.4 mi 2h 13m
Tri-State Tollway 51 mi 1h 1m
IL 3 23.3 mi 28m
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
Main Street 8.5 mi 12m
South Illinois Street 8.3 mi 12m
West IL Route 173 6.6 mi 10m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 142.7 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 83

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Main Street
2

Turn left onto IL 173

6.6 mi · 10 min · West IL Route 173
Use the left lane.
3

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward I 94 Toll East: Chicago Use the right lane.
4

Merge onto I 94

22 mi · 25 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

23 mi · 28 min · Tri-State Tollway
Toward I 294 South Toll: Indiana, O'Hare Use the slight right lane.
6

Keep slight left at fork onto I 294

4.8 mi · 5 min · Tri-State Tollway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 294

1.2 mi · 1 min · Tri-State Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 23 Toward I 55: Chicago, St. Louis
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 55

119 mi · 2 hr 13 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

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.
12

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.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
14

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
15

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
16

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
17

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street
18

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street
19

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
20

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
21

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St
22

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street
23

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3
24

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street
25

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
26

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 194.2 miles from Antioch, IL, or about 3h 45m 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 85 miles or 1h 43m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 194.2 miles or 3h 45m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 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 Antioch, 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 Antioch, IL

This is one driving day of about 388.4 miles and 7h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 85 miles from Antioch, 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 194.2 mi from Antioch, IL · 3h 45m into the drive

Downtown Decatur, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

194 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

158 mi · 2h 58m

Pacing Suggestions

Joliet, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 85 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 194.2 miles from Antioch, 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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 241.1
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 53.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.99 one way

$117.99 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 136 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $65.03 $130.07
premium $4.80 $73.32 $146.64
diesel $5.64 $86.29 $172.58

Estimated Tolls: $3.06

Tri-state Tollway (51 mi) $3.06

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

$59

Tolls

$3

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$87–$112

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 135.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

American Place Casino - Tesla Supercharger

Waukegan, IL

Tesla

20 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Highland Park, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Woodman's - Tesla Supercharger

Buffalo Grove, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Pleasant Prairie Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

Pleasant Prairie, WI

Tesla

8 DCFC

BP Gurnee

Gurnee, IL

NAYAX_ENERGY

6 DCFC

Vernon Hills, IL Rechargery Relay @ Casey's - E Townline Rd

Vernon Hills, IL

IONNA

6 DCFC

Thorntons, US-45, Third Lake, IL

Third Lake, IL

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

BOA Highland Park IL4-245 (Highland Park, IL)

Highland Park, IL

Electrify America

4 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 6 Tesla: 4 EV Connect: 3 Blink Network: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 IONNA: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $41 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 116.5 1 $40.78 $18.64
Efficient EV 97.1 1 $33.98 $15.54
EV Truck/SUV 155.4 1 $54.38 $24.86

Gas CO2

136 kg

EV CO2

45 kg (67% 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 3 hours ago

Origin

Antioch, IL

Afternoon in Antioch on Monday

Local time

12:29 PM

CDT

Current temp

42°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Monday

Local time

12:29 PM

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

38 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 39m 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 Antioch, IL to Bremen, IL covers 388.4 miles and takes about 7h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, Tri-State Tollway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 194.2 miles from Antioch, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.99 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 388.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.8 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 57.3 miles (I 294 / Tri-State Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 59.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Antioch, IL and Bremen, IL, road signs point toward O'hare, St. Louis and Springfield.

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