Origin
Bremen, IL
Evening in Bremen on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Highland, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
67.6 mi
109 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Highland, IL
Eclipse Chasers
Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Highland, IL covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 4, North 3rd Street, IL 160 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24 miles on IL 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.57 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.
Midpoint
33.8 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 67.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Bremen, IL to Highland, IL covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m, 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 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 24 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 48m drive. You will face about 12 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 4.9 miles (IL 4): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (IL 4 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 150
Turn sharp left onto IL 150
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
IL 4
Turn left onto IL 4
Navigation decision point
4
12.4 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
IL 4 / West Jackson Street
Turn right onto IL 4 / West Jackson Street
Navigation decision point
6
12.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
IL 4 / South Market Street
Turn left onto IL 4 / South Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
35.1 mi into trip
|
~58m in
|
IL 4 / North 3rd Street
Turn right onto IL 4 / North 3rd Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 4 | 24 mi | 39m |
| North 3rd Street | 16 mi | 25m |
| IL 160 | 8.8 mi | 14m |
| East Saint Louis Street | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| South Market Street | 6.2 mi | 9m |
| IL 150 | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 4
— 24 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Highland, IL.
1
Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
Chester Road
2
Turn sharp left onto IL 150
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
IL 150
3
Turn left onto IL 4
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 4
4
Turn right onto IL 4
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Jackson Street
5
Turn left onto IL 4
6.2 mi
·
9 min
·
South Market Street
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on IL 4
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
IL 4
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto IL 4
13 mi
·
21 min
·
IL 4
8
Turn right onto IL 4
16 mi
·
25 min
·
North 3rd Street
9
Turn right onto US 50
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
East Saint Louis Street
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
125 ft
·
9 sec
12
Turn left onto IL 160
8.8 mi
·
14 min
·
IL 160
13
Turn right onto IL 160
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Broadway
14
Enter roundabout
147 ft
·
3 sec
15
Arrive at destination
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 33.8 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24 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 15 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 33.8 miles or 55m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Highland, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bremen, IL
This is one driving day of about 67.6 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Bremen, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 4 for about 24 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.8 mi from Bremen, IL · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.8 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Highland, IL
The final approach into Highland, 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
$10.57 one way
$21.14 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.60 | $23.21 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.01 | $26.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.93 | $29.85 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.3 | 0 | $7.10 | $3.24 |
| Efficient EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.91 | $2.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27 | 0 | $9.46 | $4.33 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Highland, IL
Evening in Highland on Thursday
Local time
5:06 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 48m 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 Highland, IL covers 67.6 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 4, North 3rd Street, IL 160. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.8 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 $10.57 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 48m drive. You will face about 12 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 4.9 miles (IL 4): Navigation decision point; at 12.4 miles (IL 4 / West Jackson Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bremen, IL to Highland, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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