Trip from Blackhawk, IL to Bremen, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

7h 18m

Distance

360.7 mi

581 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$56

one way

EV Charging

Fair

3 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min

4 AM

7h 7m ★

6 AM

7h 18m

8 AM

7h 39m

10 AM

7h 25m

12 PM

7h 23m

3 PM

7h 27m

5 PM

7h 38m

8 PM

7h 12m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Blackhawk, IL

Derek Keats

Trip Overview

Embark on a 360.7-mile journey from Blackhawk, IL, to Bremen, IL, that's planned for a solid 7 hours and 18 minutes of driving. This trip is focused heavily on highways, with 77% of the route utilizing major interstates like I 55 and I 155, making it a straightforward, though long, single-day adventure. With an estimated fuel cost of $56 and a plan for 2 stops, you can manage this drive comfortably within a day. The Midwest scenery will accompany you throughout this mostly highway-focused experience, making it a practical choice for efficient travel between these two Illinois points.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

180.4 miles from Blackhawk, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 38m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 7h 18m. Total distance: 360.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

7h 18m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 360.7-mile trip, with 77% of the route on major interstates like I 55, also known as the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, and I 155. The longest stretch you'll encounter without a significant break is 111.9 miles on I 55, so plan accordingly for fuel and rest. This route is designed for steady progress, offering a consistent driving experience primarily on well-maintained expressways. While not overly technical, the long stretches of highway demand your attention and a good pace to complete the 7-hour journey.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 111.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Army Depot Road.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 360.7 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Army Depot Road): Navigation decision point; at 182 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 216.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Army Depot Road

At end of road, turn right onto Army Depot Road

Navigation decision point

182 mi into trip | ~3h 39m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

216.1 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

294 mi into trip | ~5h 41m in

Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

308.2 mi into trip | ~6h 4m in | IL 159 / South Illinois Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	111.9 mi	2h 1m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway	72.3 mi	1h 17m
I 155	31.8 mi	34m
Viaduct Road	23.7 mi	35m
IL 3	23.3 mi	28m
Waller Road	14.9 mi	22m
I 474	13.8 mi	14m
North Illinois Street	9.8 mi	15m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blackhawk, IL and Bremen, IL.

Start on Blackhawk Trail

336 ft · 16 sec · Blackhawk Trail

At end of road, turn right onto Army Depot Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Army Depot Road

Turn right onto IL 84

8.9 mi · 14 min · IL 84

Turn right onto IL 84

24 mi · 35 min · Viaduct Road

Continue on IL 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on IL 84

15 mi · 22 min · Waller Road

Continue on IL 84

2.0 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 80

9.5 mi · 10 min · I 80

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward I 474 East: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 474

14 mi · 14 min · I 474

Merge onto I 74

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 74

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 155 South: Lincoln

Continue on I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155

Merge onto I 55

34 mi · 37 min · I 55

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 55

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

To make the most of this 7 hour and 18 minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Blackhawk, IL, to beat potential traffic, especially if you encounter any congestion around Chicago. With 2 planned stops, you can break up the 360.7 miles effectively; perhaps one around the halfway point and another closer to Bremen. The longest stretch without a major exit is over 111 miles on I 55, so ensure your fuel tank is adequately filled before entering this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel cost estimate of $56 as you travel through Illinois.

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 180.4 miles from Blackhawk, IL, or about 3h 38m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 79 miles or 1h 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 180.4 miles or 3h 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 5h 52m

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 Blackhawk, 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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Blackhawk, IL

This is one driving day of about 360.7 miles and 7h 18m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 79 miles from Blackhawk, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 111.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 180.4 mi from Blackhawk, IL · 3h 38m into the drive

city in Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jacksonville, IL

180 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

Geneseo, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 79 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bloomington, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 180.4 miles from Blackhawk, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.9 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 211.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$56.39 one way

$112.78 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 126 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$61.92	$123.83
premium	$4.89	$69.41	$138.83
diesel	$5.61	$79.64	$159.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$56

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$81–$106

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 126.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

InCharge Charging Station

Morton, Illinois

InCharge

1 DCFC

Chevrolet Charging Station

Morton, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Universal Charging Station

Lincoln, Illinois

Other

1 DCFC

Other: 2 InCharge: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	108.2	1	$37.87	$17.31
Efficient EV	90.2	1	$31.56	$14.43
EV Truck/SUV	144.3	1	$50.50	$23.08

Gas CO2

126 kg

EV CO2

42 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Blackhawk, IL

Afternoon in Blackhawk on Thursday

Local time

1:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Thursday

Local time

1:23 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:58AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 7:30AM CDT until April 17 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

74°F

Jacksonville, IL

180 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

10 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

7h 18m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Blackhawk, IL to Bremen, IL covers 360.7 miles and takes about 7h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, I 155. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 180.4 miles from Blackhawk, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Blackhawk, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Blackhawk, IL to Bremen, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bremen, IL

National Parks Near This Route

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Blackhawk, IL

Bremen, IL

Same local time

10 degrees warmer at arrival

7h 18m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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