Origin
Bennington, IL
Afternoon in Bennington on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bennington, IL to Bremen, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 18m
Distance
138.5 mi
223 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 6m
★
6 AM
3h 18m
8 AM
3h 42m
10 AM
3h 27m
12 PM
3h 24m
3 PM
3h 28m
5 PM
3h 41m
8 PM
3h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bennington, IL
Phil Evenden
Trip Overview
Bennington, IL to Bremen, IL is 138.5 miles and takes about 3h 18m via I 64 and County Highway 23, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest region, offering a familiar landscape as you travel from one Illinois community to another. With a recommended single day for completion, this route is ideal for a straightforward trip without the need for an overnight stay. It's a practical journey that should be easy to navigate for most drivers.
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
69.2 miles from Bennington, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
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 |
| 500E | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Illinois Route 154 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 31.5 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bennington, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on 100E
105 ft
·
6 sec
·
100E
2
Turn right onto 095E
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
095E
3
At end of road, turn right onto 1900N
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
1900N
4
Turn right onto 125E
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
125E
5
Turn left onto County Road 1850 N
3.8 mi
·
9 min
·
County Road 1850 N
6
Turn right onto IL 130
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
500E
7
Turn right onto IL 15
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
850N
8
Continue on IL 15
11 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 850N
9
Continue on IL 15
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
10
Turn left onto US 45
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 1st Street
11
Continue on US 45
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 1850 East
12
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
13
Merge onto I 64
31 mi
·
33 min
·
I 64
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 57 South
15
Merge onto I 57
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward IL 154: Sesser
17
Turn right onto IL 154
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Illinois Route 154
18
Continue on IL 154
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Franklin Street
19
Turn left onto IL 148; IL 154
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Street
20
Turn right onto IL 154
18 mi
·
27 min
·
County Highway 23
21
Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
22
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
IL 154
23
Continue on IL 154
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 154
24
Turn left onto IL 150
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 150
25
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on IL 4; IL 150
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Shawneetown
27
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
28
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3h 18m duration, leaving Bennington in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Bremen comfortably. With only one recommended stop and a manageable distance, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to take a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the total fuel cost is estimated at $22, and plan your refueling accordingly, perhaps before you get too far onto County Highway 23. Driving this route in a single day means you can focus on the journey itself without worrying about booking accommodation.
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 69.2 miles from Bennington, IL, or about 1h 35m 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 30 miles or 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.2 miles or 1h 35m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Bennington, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Bennington, IL
This is one driving day of about 138.5 miles and 3h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Bennington, 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.2 miles from Bennington, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 138.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
095E
Turn right onto 095E
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
1900N
At end of road, turn right onto 1900N
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
125E
Turn right onto 125E
Navigation decision point
4
0.9 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
County Road 1850 N
Turn left onto County Road 1850 N
Navigation decision point
5
138.2 mi into trip
|
~3h 17m in
|
Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.65 one way
$43.31 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $23.77 | $47.55 |
| premium | $4.89 | $26.65 | $53.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.58 | $61.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.54 | $6.65 |
| Efficient EV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.12 | $5.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.39 | $8.86 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 kg (67% 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
Afternoon in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
12:35 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Mount Vernon, IL
69 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
23 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
3h 18m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive, with 60% of the journey on highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 64, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 31.5 miles. Expect a blend of faster-paced highway driving and potentially more local road segments as you get closer to your destination. The Ken Gray Expressway also plays a role, offering another chance for steady progress before you transition to county roads.
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 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 095E.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 (095E): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (1900N): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (125E): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving in Bremen, IL
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Übersee-Museum Bremen — natural history and ethnographic museum in Bremen, Germany
- • Friedhofskapelle
- • Kaisen monument — Monument in Bremen
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 18m. Total distance: 138.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bennington, IL to Bremen, IL covers 138.5 miles and takes about 3h 18m 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. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 69.2 miles from Bennington, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.65 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 (095E): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (1900N): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (125E): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bennington, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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