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 Bethalto, IL
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
86.4 mi
139 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethalto, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
Spanning 86.4 miles across the Illinois Midwest, this trip connects Bremen to Bethalto in approximately 1 hour and 55 minutes. You will spend your time navigating local roads like East Holmes Street, Lehmen Drive, and South State Street rather than relying on major interstates. Because this is a straightforward trek, it works perfectly as a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. Budgeting about $13 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel expenses for the entire journey. It is a practical, no-frills route designed for those who prefer local backroads over high-speed highway travel.
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
43.2 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. With a highway share of 0%, you won’t find any monotonous interstate stretches here, as the route is entirely comprised of local thoroughfares. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 0 miles on East Holmes Street, confirming that this is a drive defined by frequent changes in direction and navigating local transitions. While it lacks the speed of a highway, the road demands your full attention as you wind your way through the Illinois landscape. It is a technical, low-speed trip that feels much more personal than a typical commute.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Holmes Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bremen, IL to Bethalto, IL is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bremen, IL to Bethalto, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Holmes Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lehmen Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 255 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 111 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East MacArthur Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Bellwood Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Erwin Plegge Boulevard | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
East Holmes Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Bethalto, IL.
1
Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
2
Turn slight right
6.1 mi
·
10 min
3
Turn right onto East Holmes Street
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Holmes Street
4
Continue on Lehmen Drive
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehmen Drive
5
Continue on South State Street
18 mi
·
22 min
·
South State Street
6
Continue straight
19 mi
·
28 min
7
Take the ramp left
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
8
Merge slight left
8.4 mi
·
9 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
10
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
15 min
11
Continue straight
11 mi
·
12 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto
13
Keep slight right to continue on IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto
220 ft
·
6 sec
·
IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto
14
Turn straight onto East MacArthur Drive
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
East MacArthur Drive
15
Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Bellwood Drive
16
Turn right onto Erwin Plegge Boulevard
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Erwin Plegge Boulevard
17
Turn right onto South Oak Street
197 ft
·
9 sec
·
South Oak Street
18
At the end of the road, turn left onto West Sherman Street
226 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Sherman Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility to depart whenever it best suits your schedule. Without any planned stops, the 1 hour and 55-minute duration is easy to tackle in one go, though you should keep an eye on your fuel levels before heading out. Given the turn-heavy nature of these local roads, ensure your GPS is mounted securely so you can monitor your next turn without distraction. Use the $13 fuel estimate as a baseline to ensure you arrive at your destination without needing to hunt for a pump mid-journey. Take advantage of the lack of highway congestion to enjoy a steady, controlled pace all the way to Bethalto.
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 43.2 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 57m into the drive.
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 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.2 miles or 57m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethalto, 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 86.4 miles and 1h 55m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.2 mi from Bremen, IL · 57m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 43.2 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethalto, IL
The final approach into Bethalto, 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 Bethalto, 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
$13.12 one way
$26.25 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| premium | $4.80 | $16.31 | $32.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $19.20 | $38.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
| Efficient EV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.56 | $3.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.6 | 0 | $12.10 | $5.53 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Bethalto, IL
Afternoon in Bethalto on Sunday
Local time
4:56 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°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
14 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 55m 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 Bethalto, IL covers 86.4 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Holmes Street, Lehmen Drive, South State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.2 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 $13.12 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 Bethalto, IL is easy. At 1h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bremen, IL to Bethalto, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bremen, IL to Bethalto, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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