Origin
Barrington Hills, IL
Afternoon in Barrington Hills on Sunday
Local time
4:57 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Barrington Hills, IL to Bremen, IL
Drive Time
5h 52m
Distance
351.2 mi
565 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$53
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 39m
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6 AM
5h 52m
8 AM
6h 18m
10 AM
6h 1m
12 PM
5h 59m
3 PM
6h 3m
5 PM
6h 17m
8 PM
5h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Barrington Hills, IL to Bremen, IL covers 351.2 miles and takes about 5h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oakdene Road, West Main Street, Lake Cook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.34 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
175.6 miles from Barrington Hills, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 56m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 52m drive with frequent turns across 351.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oakdene Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barrington Hills, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oakdene Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lake Cook Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Northwest Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sterling Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Colfax Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Plum Grove Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Euclid Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Oakdene Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barrington Hills, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on Oakdene Drive
13 ft
·
2 sec
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Oakdene Drive
2
Turn left onto Oakdene Road
0.7 mi
·
2 min
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Oakdene Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
Continue on Lake Cook Road
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lake Cook Road
5
Turn right onto South Northwest Highway
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
South Northwest Highway
6
Turn right onto Sterling Avenue
446 ft
·
12 sec
·
Sterling Avenue
7
Continue on West Colfax Street
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Colfax Street
8
Turn right onto North Plum Grove Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Plum Grove Road
9
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Euclid Avenue
10
Take the ramp slight right toward IL 53 South
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
IL 53 South
11
Merge slight left
0.9 mi
·
1 min
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
7.0 mi
·
9 min
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I 290 East: Chicago, Biesterfield Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
20 mi
·
25 min
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I 355 South Tollway: Joliet
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
15
Keep slight left to continue on Joliet Road South
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
·
Joliet Road South
16
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
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I 55 South: Saint Louis
17
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
112 mi
·
2 hr 2 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
19
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
20
Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
IL 159 South: Collinsville
21
Continue on Vandalia Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
22
Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
23
Continue on North Illinois Street
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
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Illinois Street
25
Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
26
Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
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State Route 159
27
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
28
Continue on N Main St
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
N Main St
29
Continue on Main Street
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
30
Continue straight
23 mi
·
28 min
31
Turn left onto State Street
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
32
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
33
Arrive at your destination
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 175.6 miles from Barrington Hills, IL, or about 2h 56m into the drive.
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 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 175.6 miles or 2h 56m 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 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 Barrington Hills, 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 Barrington Hills, IL
This is one driving day of about 351.2 miles and 5h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Barrington Hills, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 175.6 mi from Barrington Hills, IL · 2h 56m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
176 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 175.6 miles from Barrington Hills, 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
$53.34 one way
$106.69 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
123 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $58.81 | $117.61 |
| premium | $4.80 | $66.30 | $132.60 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $78.02 | $156.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$53
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$78–$103
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 122.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 105.4 | 1 | $36.88 | $16.86 |
| Efficient EV | 87.8 | 1 | $30.73 | $14.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 140.5 | 1 | $49.17 | $22.48 |
Gas CO2
123 kg
EV CO2
41 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.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Afternoon in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
4:57 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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
5h 52m 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 Barrington Hills, IL to Bremen, IL covers 351.2 miles and takes about 5h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oakdene Road, West Main Street, Lake Cook Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 175.6 miles from Barrington Hills, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.34 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 is a straightforward 5h 52m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Barrington Hills, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Barrington Hills, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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