Origin
Bremen, IL
Late night in Bremen on Monday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Lovington, IL
Drive Time
4h
Distance
182.9 mi
294 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 48m
★
6 AM
4h 1m
8 AM
4h 27m
10 AM
4h 10m
12 PM
4h 7m
3 PM
4h 11m
5 PM
4h 26m
8 PM
3h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lovington, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Lovington, IL covers 182.9 miles and takes about 4h 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 67.3 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.78 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
91.4 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 4h highway drive covering 182.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.3 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 31 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 67.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and North Main Street. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 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
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IL 154
At end of road, turn right onto IL 154
Navigation decision point
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
6
152.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 12m in
Take the exit toward US 45, IL 121: Mattoon, Toledo
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 184
Toward US 45, IL 121: Mattoon, Toledo
8
156.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 19m in
|
US 45; IL 16; IL 121 / Charleston Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto US 45; IL 16; IL 121 / Charleston Avenue toward US 45 North, IL 121 North, IL 16 West: Arcola, Shelbyville, Decatur
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward US 45 North, IL 121 North, IL 16 West: A...
Towns Along This Route
Between Bremen, IL and Lovington, IL, road signs point toward Ashley, Toledo, Shelbyville and Decatur.
Ashley
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Toledo
152.4 mi in
|
~3h 12m
Shelbyville
156.6 mi in
|
~3h 19m
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via US 45; IL 16; IL 121
Decatur
156.6 mi in
|
~3h 19m
|
via US 45; IL 16; IL 121
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 67.3 mi | 1h 12m |
| North Main Street | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| IL 150 | 16.7 mi | 29m |
| Route 121 | 15.8 mi | 23m |
| I 64 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| United States Route 51 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| US 50 | 7.8 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 67.3 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Lovington, IL.
1
Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Chester Road
2
Turn sharp left
17 mi
·
29 min
3
At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi
·
13 min
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
5
Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
6
Continue on West Water Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Water Street
7
Turn left onto North Main Street
22 mi
·
26 min
·
North Main Street
8
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
9
Merge slight left
10 mi
·
11 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
US 51: Centralia, Ashley
11
Turn left onto United States Route 51
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
United States Route 51
12
Continue on Elm Street
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Elm Street
13
Continue on South Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
14
Continue on County Road 180 East
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 180 East
15
Continue on South Mine Street
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Mine Street
16
Continue on N Mine St
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Mine St
17
Continue on North Mine Street
348 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Mine Street
18
Take the exit slight right
135 ft
·
4 sec
19
Turn right
7.8 mi
·
9 min
20
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
21
Merge slight left
47 mi
·
50 min
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 North: Chicago
21 mi
·
22 min
·
I 57 North: Chicago
23
Take the exit slight right toward US 45, IL 121: Mattoon, Toledo
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
US 45, IL 121: Mattoon, Toledo
24
Turn straight onto Lakeland Boulevard
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Lakeland Boulevard
25
At the end of the road, turn left onto Charleston Avenue
387 ft
·
11 sec
·
Charleston Avenue
26
Turn right onto South 19th Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 19th Street
27
Turn left onto Dewitt Avenue
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dewitt Avenue
28
Continue on Route 121
16 mi
·
23 min
·
Route 121
29
Turn right
7.8 mi
·
13 min
30
Turn right onto East State Street
472 ft
·
21 sec
·
East State Street
31
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.4 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 2h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.3 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 91.4 miles or 2h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lovington, 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 182.9 miles and 4h.
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 67.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 91.4 mi from Bremen, IL · 2h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
91 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 91.4 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.3 miles.
Arriving in Lovington, IL
The final approach into Lovington, 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 Lovington, 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
$27.78 one way
$55.56 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
64 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $30.62 | $61.25 |
| premium | $4.80 | $34.53 | $69.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $40.63 | $81.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 54.9 | 0 | $19.20 | $8.78 |
| Efficient EV | 45.7 | 0 | $16.00 | $7.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.2 | 0 | $25.61 | $11.71 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
21 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
Lovington, IL
Late night in Lovington on Monday
Local time
4:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
76°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
5 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
4h on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Lovington, IL covers 182.9 miles and takes about 4h 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 91.4 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 $27.78 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 182.9 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Bremen, IL and Lovington, IL, road signs point toward Ashley, Toledo, Shelbyville and Decatur.
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