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Trip from Bremen, IL to Lincoln Park, IL

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Drive Time

6h 48m

Distance

342.6 mi

551 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$54

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
6h 37m ★
6 AM
6h 48m
8 AM
7h 12m
10 AM
6h 57m
12 PM
6h 54m
3 PM
6h 58m
5 PM
7h 11m
8 PM
6h 41m

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

Downtown Lincoln Park, IL, IL

Lincoln Park, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bremen, IL to Lincoln Park, IL covers 342.6 miles and takes about 6h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, North Main Street, IL 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 241.8 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $53.56 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

171.3 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 48m highway drive covering 342.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 241.8 miles on I 57.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 241.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and North Main Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 342.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway 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 131.8 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 330.3 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 150

Turn sharp left onto IL 150

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
131.8 mi into trip | ~2h 50m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 57 North: Chicago
8
330.3 mi into trip | ~6h 29m in | I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Roa...
8
340.7 mi into trip | ~6h 44m in

Take the exit toward IL 64: North Avenue, Ashland Avenue

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 48B Toward IL 64: North Avenue, Ashland Avenue
6
342.5 mi into trip | ~6h 48m in | West Webster Avenue

Turn right onto West Webster Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right 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 Lincoln Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Ashley along the way.

Ashley

59.2 mi in | ~1h 23m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 241.8 mi 4h 24m
North Main Street 21.7 mi 26m
IL 150 16.7 mi 29m
I 64 10.3 mi 11m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
United States Route 51 8.8 mi 10m
Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) 7.9 mi 11m
US 50 7.8 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 241.8 mi, about 4h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Lincoln Park, 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

0.6 mi · 57 sec · West Water Street
7

Turn left onto IL 127

22 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
9

Merge onto I 64

10 mi · 11 min · I 64
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
11

Turn left onto US 51

8.8 mi · 10 min · United States Route 51
12

Continue on US 51

2.6 mi · 5 min · Elm Street
13

Continue on US 51

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Broadway
14

Continue on US 51

4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East
15

Continue on US 51

0.6 mi · 54 sec · South Mine Street
16

Continue on US 50; US 51

0.2 mi · 12 sec · N Mine St
17

Continue on US 50; US 51

347 ft · 4 sec · North Mine Street
18

Take the exit

134 ft · 3 sec
19

Turn right onto US 50

7.8 mi · 9 min · US 50
20

Turn left

0.4 mi · 54 sec
21

Merge onto I 57

47 mi · 50 min · I 57
22

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

195 mi · 3 hr 34 min · I 57
Toward I 57 North: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Continue on I 94

3.3 mi · 4 min · Dan Ryan Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Keep slight left at fork onto I 94

7.9 mi · 11 min · Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Toward I 90 Express, I 94 Express: Pershing Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on I 90; I 94

2.5 mi · 3 min · Kennedy Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 35 sec
Exit 48B Toward IL 64: North Avenue, Ashland Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Turn right onto IL 64

0.8 mi · 1 min · West North Avenue
28

Turn left onto North Halsted Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Halsted Street
Use the left lane.
29

Turn right onto West Webster Avenue

223 ft · 6 sec · West Webster Avenue
Use the right lane.
30

Arrive at destination

West Webster Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 171.3 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 3h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 241.8 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 80 miles or 1h 53m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 171.3 miles or 3h 33m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 35m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln Park, 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 342.6 miles and 6h 48m.

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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 57 for about 241.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 171.3 mi from Bremen, IL · 3h 33m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

171 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

Frankfort, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 171.3 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 241.8 miles.

Arriving in Lincoln Park, IL

The final approach into Lincoln Park, 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 Lincoln Park, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$53.56 one way

$107.12 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 120 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $58.81 $117.62
premium $4.89 $65.93 $131.86
diesel $5.61 $75.64 $151.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$54

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$79–$104

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 119.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 102.8 1 $35.97 $16.44
Efficient EV 85.7 0 $29.98 $13.70
EV Truck/SUV 137 1 $47.96 $21.93

Gas CO2

120 kg

EV CO2

40 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Bremen, IL

Evening in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

6:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lincoln Park, IL

Evening in Lincoln Park on Tuesday

Local time

6:44 PM

CDT

Current temp

55°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

16 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

6h 48m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Lincoln Park, IL covers 342.6 miles and takes about 6h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, North Main Street, IL 150. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 171.3 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 $53.56 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 342.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 131.8 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 330.3 miles (I 94 / Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Bremen, IL to Lincoln Park, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Ashley along the way.

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