Origin
Benton, IL
Late night in Benton on Monday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Benton, IL to Bremen, IL
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
59.9 mi
96 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
1 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, IL
Samuele Pellegrino
Trip Overview
The drive from Benton, IL to Bremen, IL covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Highway 23, IL 154, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on County Highway 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.10 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
30 miles from Benton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 59.9 miles, with most of the trip on County Highway 23 and IL 154. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.5 miles on County Highway 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Highway 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on County Highway 23 and IL 154. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.7 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (IL 148; IL 154 / South Park Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
6.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward IL 154: Sesser
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 154: Sesser
4
6.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
IL 154
Turn left onto IL 154
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
IL 148; IL 154 / South Park Street
Turn left onto IL 148; IL 154 / South Park Street
Navigation decision point
4
15.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
IL 154 / County Highway 23
Turn right onto IL 154 / County Highway 23
Navigation decision point
5
59.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Highway 23 | 18.5 mi | 27m |
| IL 154 | 16.8 mi | 25m |
| Main Street | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Shawneetown | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| IL 150 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| South Park Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Highway 23
— 18.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on IL 14; IL 37
437 ft
·
10 sec
·
Public Square
2
Continue on IL 14
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
West Main Street
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
4
Merge onto I 57
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward IL 154: Sesser
6
Turn left onto IL 154
7.9 mi
·
11 min
·
IL 154
7
Turn left onto IL 148; IL 154
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Street
8
Turn right onto IL 154
18 mi
·
27 min
·
County Highway 23
9
Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
10
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
IL 154
11
Continue on IL 154
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 154
12
Turn left onto IL 150
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 150
13
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
14
Continue on IL 4; IL 150
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Shawneetown
15
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
16
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 30 miles from Benton, IL, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 59.9 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 43m 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 16m
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 Benton, 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 Benton, IL
This is one driving day of about 59.9 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Benton, 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 County Highway 23 for about 18.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Benton, IL · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 59.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Benton, 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
$9.10 one way
$18.20 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.31 | $22.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.31 | $26.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
CircleK - Benton
West City, IL
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
CIRCLE_K: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.29 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.83 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Late night in Bremen on Monday
Local time
5:57 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Nashville, IL
30 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
8 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
1h 32m 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 Benton, IL to Bremen, IL covers 59.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Highway 23, IL 154, Main Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 miles from Benton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.10 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 6.7 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 14.5 miles (IL 148; IL 154 / South Park Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Benton, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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