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Trip from Bremen, IL to Anna, IL

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

61.4 mi

99 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 16m ★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m

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

Downtown Anna, IL, IL

Anna, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Bremen, IL to Anna, IL covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Opdyke Street, IL 150, State Route 146 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.7 miles on Opdyke Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.60 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 61.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 61.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Opdyke Street is the longest continuous segment at about 45.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near IL 3 / Opdyke Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bremen, IL to Anna, IL is easy. At 1h 21m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (IL 3 / Opdyke Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles (IL 146 / State Route 146 West): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

2 of 2 key points

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

3
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | IL 3 / Opdyke Street

Turn left onto IL 3 / Opdyke Street

Navigation decision point

3
52.2 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in | IL 146 / State Route 146 West

Turn left onto IL 146 / State Route 146 West

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Opdyke Street 45.7 mi 59m
IL 150 6.2 mi 10m
State Route 146 West 5.4 mi 6m
900N 1.8 mi 2m
Broad Street 1.5 mi 1m
Willards Ferry Road 0.5 mi <1m
Chester Road 0.2 mi <1m
Public Square <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Opdyke Street — 45.7 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
2

Turn slight right onto IL 150

6.2 mi · 10 min · IL 150
3

Turn left onto IL 3

46 mi · 59 min · Opdyke Street
4

Turn left onto IL 146

5.4 mi · 6 min · State Route 146 West
5

Continue on IL 127; IL 146

1.8 mi · 2 min · 900N
6

Turn straight onto IL 127; IL 146

0.5 mi · 32 sec · Willards Ferry Road
7

Continue on IL 127; IL 146

0.2 mi · 12 sec · Broad Street
8

Turn slight right onto Public Square

373 ft · 5 sec · Public Square
9

Turn slight right onto IL 146

1.3 mi · 1 min · Broad Street
10

Arrive at destination

IL 146

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 30.7 mi from Bremen, IL · 43m into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Murphysboro, IL

31 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

Campton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Murphysboro, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.7 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Anna, IL

The final approach into Anna, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.60 one way

$19.20 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $10.54 $21.08
premium $4.89 $11.82 $23.63
diesel $5.61 $13.56 $27.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.4 0 $6.45 $2.95
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.37 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.60 $3.93

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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Bremen, IL

Late night in Bremen on Friday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Anna, IL

Late night in Anna on Friday

Local time

12:59 AM

CDT

Current temp

77°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

1 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 21m 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 Anna, IL covers 61.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Opdyke Street, IL 150, State Route 146 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.7 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 $9.60 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.
The drive from Bremen, IL to Anna, IL is easy. At 1h 21m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (IL 3 / Opdyke Street): Navigation decision point; at 52.2 miles (IL 146 / State Route 146 West): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bremen, IL to Anna, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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