Trip from Bremen, IL to Avon, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 21m

Distance

246.8 mi

397 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$39

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

5h 8m ★

6 AM

5h 21m

8 AM

5h 48m

10 AM

5h 31m

12 PM

5h 28m

3 PM

5h 32m

5 PM

5h 47m

8 PM

5h 13m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bremen, IL to Avon, IL covers 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 67, Godfrey Road, IL 255 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 49.5 miles on US 67. At current regular gas prices, budget about $38.58 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

123.4 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 36m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 246.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 21m highway drive covering 246.8 miles, with most of the trip on US 67 and Godfrey Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 49.5 miles on US 67.

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

There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

US 67 is the longest continuous segment at about 49.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 67 and Godfrey Road. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 51.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 246.8 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 51.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.7 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

51.5 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

60 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

60.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 255; US 50

Merge onto I 255; US 50

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

163.8 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Take the exit toward IL 100: Bluffs, Detroit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 100: Bluffs, Detroit

188.6 mi into trip | ~3h 54m in | US 67; IL 100

Turn left onto US 67; IL 100

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Bremen, IL to Avon, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Detroit along the way.

Detroit

163.8 mi in | ~3h 21m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
US 67	49.5 mi	1h 5m
Godfrey Road	26.2 mi	30m
IL 255	21 mi	24m
IL 159	19.2 mi	28m
South State Street	19.1 mi	24m
I 72	14.5 mi	15m
I 255	13.2 mi	15m
Main Street	12.3 mi	13m

Longest stretch: US 67 — 49.5 mi, about 1h 5m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road

Turn slight right onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · IL 150

Turn right onto IL 3

0.5 mi · 32 sec · East Holmes Street

Continue on IL 3

7.8 mi · 8 min · Lehmen Drive

Continue on IL 3

18 mi · 22 min · South State Street

Continue on IL 159

19 mi · 28 min · IL 159

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Merge onto IL 15

8.4 mi · 9 min · IL 15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

Merge onto I 255; US 50

13 mi · 15 min · I 255; US 50

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on IL 255

21 mi · 24 min · IL 255

Continue on US 67

26 mi · 30 min · Godfrey Road

Continue on US 67

8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

Continue on US 67

1.4 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on US 67

2.4 mi · 2 min · South State Avenue

Continue on US 67

1.4 mi · 1 min · South State Street

Continue on US 67

2.3 mi · 2 min · 1440 E

Continue on US 67

12 mi · 13 min · Main Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Toward I 72 West: Springfield

Merge onto I 72; US 36

14 mi · 15 min · I 72; US 36

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Toward IL 100: Bluffs, Detroit

Turn straight onto IL 100

10 mi · 15 min · IL 100

Turn left onto US 67; IL 100; IL 104

14 mi · 16 min · US 67; IL 100; IL 104

Turn left onto US 67; IL 100

35 mi · 48 min · US 67; IL 100

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 136

6.0 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road

Turn left onto IL 41

6.3 mi · 11 min · East 2100th Street

Continue on IL 9; IL 41

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Green Street

Continue on IL 9; IL 41

3.8 mi · 6 min · North Cole Street

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 41

2.1 mi · 3 min · East 2300th Street

Continue on IL 41

0.5 mi · 56 sec · Center Street

Continue on IL 41

0.4 mi · 37 sec · East Main Street

Continue on IL 41

0.5 mi · 54 sec · North 2350th Road

Continue on IL 41

2.8 mi · 4 min · IL 41

Continue on IL 41

0.6 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Turn right onto East Wood Street

37 ft · 1 sec · East Wood Street

Arrive at destination

East Wood Street

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 123.4 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 2h 36m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.5 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 54 miles or 1h 15m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 123.4 miles or 2h 36m 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 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avon, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Bremen, 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 Bremen, IL

This is one driving day of about 246.8 miles and 5h 21m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 54 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 US 67 for about 49.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 123.4 mi from Bremen, IL · 2h 36m into the drive

city in Madison County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Alton, IL

123 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

Belleville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 54 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bedford, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 123.4 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Avon, IL

The final approach into Avon, 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 Avon, 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

$38.58 one way

$77.17 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 86 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$42.36	$84.73
premium	$4.89	$47.49	$94.99
diesel	$5.61	$54.49	$108.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$39

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 86.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	74	0	$25.91	$11.85
Efficient EV	61.7	0	$21.60	$9.87
EV Truck/SUV	98.7	1	$34.55	$15.80

Gas CO2

86 kg

EV CO2

29 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Thursday

Local time

3:24 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

Destination

Avon, IL

Afternoon in Avon on Thursday

Local time

3:24 PM

CDT

Current temp

52°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

28 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

5h 21m 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 Bremen, IL to Avon, IL covers 246.8 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are US 67, Godfrey Road, IL 255. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 123.4 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 $38.58 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.