Origin
Belleville, IL
Morning in Belleville on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belleville, IL to Bremen, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
52.9 mi
85 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belleville, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Belleville, IL to Bremen, IL covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 3, South Illinois Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on IL 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.03 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
26.5 miles from Belleville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 38m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Belleville, IL to Bremen, IL covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m, 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 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 159 / North Illinois Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Belleville, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 14m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (IL 159 / South Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 46.6 miles (IL 150 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip
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IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Turn left onto IL 159 / North Illinois Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
46.6 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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IL 150 / State Street
Turn left onto IL 150 / State Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| South Illinois Street | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 8 mi | 11m |
| State Route 159 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| State Street | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| North Illinois Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 3
— 23.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belleville, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on East F Street
59 ft
·
10 sec
·
East F Street
2
Turn left onto IL 159
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
North Illinois Street
3
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft
·
4 sec
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South Illinois Street
4
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi
·
12 min
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South Illinois Street
5
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
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State Route 159
6
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
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North Main Street
7
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
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N Main St
8
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
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Main Street
9
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
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IL 3
10
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
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State Street
11
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Chester Road
12
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 26.5 miles from Belleville, IL, or about 38m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 52.9 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 26.5 miles or 38m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 1m
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 Belleville, 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 Belleville, IL
This is one driving day of about 52.9 miles and 1h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Belleville, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on IL 3 for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.5 mi from Belleville, IL · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 52.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.5 miles from Belleville, 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
$8.03 one way
$16.07 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $8.86 | $17.72 |
| premium | $4.80 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $11.75 | $23.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$33–$58
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.55 | $2.54 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.63 | $2.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.2 | 0 | $7.41 | $3.39 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Morning in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
8:43 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Campton, IL
26 mi in
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
1 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
1h 14m 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 Belleville, IL to Bremen, IL covers 52.9 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 3, South Illinois Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.5 miles from Belleville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.03 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.
The drive from Belleville, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 14m with 56% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (IL 159 / South Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 46.6 miles (IL 150 / State Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Belleville, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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