Origin
Bremen, IL
Evening in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Carbondale, IL
Drive Time
59m
Distance
45.1 mi
73 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carbondale, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Carbondale, IL covers 45.1 miles and takes about 59m 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 149, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on Opdyke Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.85 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
22.5 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Bremen, IL to Carbondale, IL covers 45.1 miles and takes about 59m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 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 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Bremen, IL to Carbondale, IL is easy. At 59m with 32% 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 29.4 miles (IL 149): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
6.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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IL 3 / Opdyke Street
Turn left onto IL 3 / Opdyke Street
Navigation decision point
3
29.4 mi into trip
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~37m in
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IL 149
Turn left onto IL 149
Navigation decision point
3
44.9 mi into trip
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~59m in
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South Washington Street
Turn left onto South Washington Street
Navigation decision point
4
45 mi into trip
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~59m in
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IL 13 / East Main Street
Turn left onto IL 13 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Opdyke Street | 22.9 mi | 26m |
| IL 149 | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| West Main Street | 6.5 mi | 9m |
| IL 150 | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| West Walnut Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Washington Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| East Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Opdyke Street
— 22.9 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Carbondale, 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
23 mi
·
26 min
·
Opdyke Street
4
Turn left onto IL 149
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
IL 149
5
Continue on IL 13
6.5 mi
·
9 min
·
West Main Street
6
Continue on IL 13
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Walnut Street
7
Turn left onto South Washington Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Washington Street
8
Turn left onto IL 13
392 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Main Street
9
Arrive at destination
IL 13
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 22.5 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 29m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 45.1 miles or 59m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 22.5 miles or 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Carbondale, 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 45.1 miles and 59m.
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 Opdyke Street for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 22.5 mi from Bremen, IL · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 45.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Carbondale, IL
The final approach into Carbondale, 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 Carbondale, 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
$6.85 one way
$13.70 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $7.55 | $15.10 |
| premium | $4.80 | $8.51 | $17.03 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.74 | $2.16 |
| Efficient EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18 | 0 | $6.31 | $2.89 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Carbondale, IL
Evening in Carbondale on Sunday
Local time
6:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
73°F
Campton, IL
23 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
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
59m 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 Carbondale, IL covers 45.1 miles and takes about 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Opdyke Street, IL 149, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 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 $6.85 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 Carbondale, IL is easy. At 59m with 32% 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 29.4 miles (IL 149): Navigation decision point; at 44.9 miles (South Washington Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bremen, IL to Carbondale, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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