Origin
Bremen, IL
Morning in Bremen on Monday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Benton, IL
Drive Time
1h 32m
Distance
60 mi
97 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
1 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Benton, IL
Samuele Pellegrino
Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Benton, IL covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Water Street, IL 150, IL 154 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on West Water Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.11 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
30 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 32m highway drive covering 60 miles, with most of the trip on West Water Street and IL 150. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.5 miles on West Water Street.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Water Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on West Water Street and IL 150. 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 1h 32m drive. You will face about 9 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 9 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
|
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
5
58.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
5
59.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 32m in
|
IL 14; IL 37 / Public Square
Enter roundabout onto IL 14; IL 37 / Public Square
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Water Street | 18.5 mi | 27m |
| IL 150 | 16.7 mi | 29m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Illinois Route 154 | 6.8 mi | 10m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 5.3 mi | 5m |
| West Franklin Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Park Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
West Water Street
— 18.5 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Benton, 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
6.8 mi
·
10 min
·
Illinois Route 154
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
11
Merge onto I 57
5.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward IL 14: Christopher, Benton
13
Turn left onto IL 14
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
14
Enter roundabout onto IL 14; IL 37
349 ft
·
5 sec
·
Public Square
15
Arrive at destination
IL 14; IL 37
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 30 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 18.5 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 60 miles or 1h 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 30 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Benton, 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.
+
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 60 miles and 1h 32m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on West Water Street for about 18.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30 mi from Bremen, IL · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 60 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Benton, IL
The final approach into Benton, 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 Benton, 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
$9.11 one way
$18.23 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $10.05 | $20.09 |
| premium | $4.80 | $11.33 | $22.65 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $13.33 | $26.66 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$34–$59
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 21 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
1 DC fast chargers · Coverage: good
CircleK - Benton
West City, IL
CIRCLE_K
4 DCFC
CIRCLE_K: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18 | 0 | $6.30 | $2.88 |
| Efficient EV | 15 | 0 | $5.25 | $2.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24 | 0 | $8.40 | $3.84 |
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.
Destination
Benton, IL
Morning in Benton on Monday
Local time
7:20 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Nashville, IL
30 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
8 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
1h 32m 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 Benton, IL covers 60 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Water Street, IL 150, IL 154. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30 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 $9.11 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.
This is a straightforward 1h 32m drive. You will face about 9 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.
The route from Bremen, IL to Benton, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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