Origin
Berwyn, IL
Morning in Berwyn on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Berwyn, IL to Bremen, IL
Drive Time
5h 30m
Distance
328.7 mi
529 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$50
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 17m
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6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Berwyn, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Berwyn, IL to Bremen, IL covers 328.7 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Oak Park Avenue, Riverside Drive, South Harlem Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.93 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
164.4 miles from Berwyn, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 328.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Oak Park Avenue 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 30m 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 Berwyn, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Park Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Riverside Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Harlem Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 159 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Vandalia Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Morrison Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Oak Park Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Berwyn, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on West Cermak Road
92 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Cermak Road
2
Turn right onto Oak Park Avenue
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Oak Park Avenue
3
Turn right onto Riverside Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverside Drive
4
Turn left onto South Harlem Avenue
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Harlem Avenue
5
Turn right
138 ft
·
5 sec
6
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 55 South
7
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
126 mi
·
2 hr 22 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
8
Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
9
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
10
Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
IL 159 South: Collinsville
11
Continue on Vandalia Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
12
Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
13
Continue on North Illinois Street
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
14
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Illinois Street
15
Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
16
Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
17
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on N Main St
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
N Main St
19
Continue on Main Street
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue straight
23 mi
·
28 min
21
Turn left onto State Street
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
22
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
23
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 164.4 miles from Berwyn, IL, or about 2h 45m 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 164.4 miles or 2h 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 4h 30m
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 Berwyn, 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 Berwyn, IL
This is one driving day of about 328.7 miles and 5h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Berwyn, 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 164.4 mi from Berwyn, IL · 2h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
164 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 164.4 miles from Berwyn, 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
$49.93 one way
$99.85 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
115 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $55.04 | $110.08 |
| premium | $4.80 | $62.05 | $124.10 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $73.03 | $146.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$50
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$75–$100
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 115 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 98.6 | 1 | $34.51 | $15.78 |
| Efficient EV | 82.2 | 0 | $28.76 | $13.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 131.5 | 1 | $46.02 | $21.04 |
Gas CO2
115 kg
EV CO2
38 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
Morning in Bremen on Monday
Local time
9:42 AM
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
24 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
5h 30m 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 Berwyn, IL to Bremen, IL covers 328.7 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Oak Park Avenue, Riverside Drive, South Harlem Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 164.4 miles from Berwyn, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.93 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 30m 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 Berwyn, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Berwyn, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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