Origin
Bremen, IL
Afternoon in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Albion, IL
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
124.2 mi
200 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 41m
★
6 AM
2h 52m
8 AM
3h 14m
10 AM
3h 0m
12 PM
2h 58m
3 PM
3h 1m
5 PM
3h 13m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Albion, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Albion, IL covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, West Water Street, IL 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.86 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.1 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 52m highway drive covering 124.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and West Water Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.6 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 31.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and West Water Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (Kennedy Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 150
Turn sharp left onto IL 150
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
17 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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IL 154
At end of road, turn right onto IL 154
Navigation decision point
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Kennedy Drive
Enter roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
4
44.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
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IL 148; IL 154 / South Park Street
Turn left onto IL 148; IL 154 / South Park Street
Navigation decision point
6
99 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m in
Take the exit toward US 45: Norris City, Fairfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 110
Toward US 45: Norris City, Fairfield
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Bremen, IL to Albion, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfield along the way.
Fairfield
99 mi in
|
~2h 14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 31.6 mi | 33m |
| West Water Street | 18.5 mi | 27m |
| IL 150 | 16.7 mi | 29m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 13.3 mi | 14m |
| County Road 850N | 10.8 mi | 15m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Illinois Route 154 | 7 mi | 10m |
| County Road 1900 East | 5.7 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 31.6 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Albion, IL.
1
Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Chester Road
2
Turn sharp left onto IL 150
17 mi
·
29 min
·
IL 150
3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 154
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 154
4
Enter roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
44 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
5
Continue on Kennedy Drive
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
6
Continue on IL 13; IL 154
18 mi
·
27 min
·
West Water Street
7
Turn left onto IL 148; IL 154
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Park Street
8
Turn right onto IL 154
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Franklin Street
9
Continue on IL 154
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Illinois Route 154
10
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
11
Merge onto I 57
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Toward I-64 east: Louisville
13
Merge onto I 64
32 mi
·
33 min
·
I 64
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 110
Toward US 45: Norris City, Fairfield
15
Turn left onto US 45
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
County Road 1900 East
16
Continue on US 45
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 1st Street
17
Turn right onto IL 15
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Delaware Street
18
Continue on IL 15
0.6 mi
·
49 sec
·
East Main Street
19
Continue on IL 15
11 mi
·
15 min
·
County Road 850N
20
Continue on IL 15
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
850N
21
Turn left onto IL 15; IL 130
205 ft
·
3 sec
·
500E
22
Arrive at destination
IL 15; IL 130
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.1 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 31.6 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 80 miles or 1h 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.1 miles or 1h 34m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Albion, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bremen, 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 Bremen, IL
This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bremen, 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 31.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.1 mi from Bremen, IL · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 62.1 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Albion, IL
The final approach into Albion, 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 Albion, 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
$18.86 one way
$37.73 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $20.80 | $41.59 |
| premium | $4.80 | $23.45 | $46.89 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.59 | $55.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (65% 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
Albion, IL
Afternoon in Albion on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
61°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
10 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
2h 52m 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 Bremen, IL to Albion, IL covers 124.2 miles and takes about 2h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, West Water Street, IL 150. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.1 miles from Bremen, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.86 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (Kennedy Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
On the drive from Bremen, IL to Albion, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfield along the way.
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