Origin
Bremen, IL
Afternoon in Bremen on Thursday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Madison, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 38m
Distance
69.6 mi
112 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 31m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Madison, IL
Samual lim
Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Madison, IL covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 159, South State Street, IL 15 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.2 miles on IL 159. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.88 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
34.8 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 69.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (54%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Bremen, IL to Madison, IL covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m, 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 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 159 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.2 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 51.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 38m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 51.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 64.1 miles (North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.9 miles (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
64.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
North 10th Street
Turn right onto North 10th Street
Navigation decision point
5
64.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
North 9th Street
Turn right onto North 9th Street
Navigation decision point
5
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
|
IL 3 / Saint Clair Avenue
Enter roundabout onto IL 3 / Saint Clair Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
6th Street
Turn right onto 6th Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 159 | 19.2 mi | 28m |
| South State Street | 17.7 mi | 22m |
| IL 15 | 12.5 mi | 15m |
| Lehmen Drive | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| IL 150 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Saint Clair Avenue | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Broadway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 4th Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 159
— 19.2 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Madison, IL.
1
Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
2
Turn slight right onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
IL 150
3
Turn right onto IL 3
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Holmes Street
4
Continue on IL 3
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehmen Drive
5
Continue on IL 3
18 mi
·
22 min
·
South State Street
6
Continue on IL 159
19 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 159
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
8
Merge onto IL 15
12 mi
·
15 min
·
IL 15
9
Turn right onto North 10th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 10th Street
10
Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
362 ft
·
10 sec
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
11
Turn right onto North 9th Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
North 9th Street
12
Enter roundabout onto IL 3
199 ft
·
3 sec
·
Saint Clair Avenue
13
Continue on IL 3
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Saint Clair Avenue
14
Turn left onto IL 3
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Street
15
Turn right onto Broadway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
16
Continue on Madison Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Madison Avenue
17
Turn right onto 6th Street
144 ft
·
6 sec
·
6th Street
18
Arrive at destination
6th Street
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 34.8 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.2 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 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.8 miles or 47m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Madison, 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 69.6 miles and 1h 38m.
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 159 for about 19.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.8 mi from Bremen, IL · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 34.8 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Madison, IL
The final approach into Madison, 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
$10.88 one way
$21.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.95 | $23.89 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.39 | $26.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
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: 24.4 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 | 20.9 | 0 | $7.31 | $3.34 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
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
Madison, IL
Afternoon in Madison on Thursday
Local time
4:51 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°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
24 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
1h 38m 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 Madison, IL covers 69.6 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 159, South State Street, IL 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.8 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 $10.88 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 38m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 51.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 64.1 miles (North 10th Street): Navigation decision point; at 64.9 miles (North 9th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bremen, IL to Madison, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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