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Trip from Bremen, IL to Makanda, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 15m

Distance

54.6 mi

88 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 9m ★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m

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

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Makanda, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bremen, IL to Makanda, IL covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m 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, South Illinois Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on Opdyke Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.54 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 54.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (27%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 15m drive with frequent turns across 54.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 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?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near IL 3 / Opdyke Street.

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 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (IL 3 / Opdyke Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (US 51 / South University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 52.8 miles (Makanda Road): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

3
6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | IL 3 / Opdyke Street

Turn left onto IL 3 / Opdyke Street

Navigation decision point

4
44.7 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 51 / South University Avenue

Turn right onto US 51 / South University Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
52.8 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | Makanda Road

Turn left onto Makanda Road

Navigation decision point

4
53.8 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in | Makanda Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Makanda Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

4
54.5 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | Baptist Hill Road

Keep slight right at fork onto Baptist Hill Road

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Opdyke Street 22.9 mi 26m
IL 149 8.3 mi 10m
South Illinois Avenue 7.8 mi 9m
West Main Street 6.5 mi 9m
IL 150 6.2 mi 10m
Makanda Road 1.8 mi 6m
West Walnut Street 0.5 mi 1m
South University Avenue 0.3 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 Makanda, 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

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street
7

Turn right onto US 51

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South University Avenue
8

Continue on US 51

7.8 mi · 9 min · South Illinois Avenue
9

Turn left onto Makanda Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Makanda Road
10

Keep slight right at fork onto Makanda Road

0.8 mi · 3 min · Makanda Road
11

Keep slight right at fork onto Baptist Hill Road

75 ft · 3 sec · Baptist Hill Road
12

Arrive at destination

Baptist Hill Road

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 27.3 mi from Bremen, IL · 35m into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Murphysboro, IL

27 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

Chester, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Murphysboro, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.3 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Makanda, IL

The final approach into Makanda, 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

$8.54 one way

$17.07 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $9.37 $18.74
premium $4.89 $10.51 $21.01
diesel $5.61 $12.05 $24.11

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.4 0 $5.73 $2.62
Efficient EV 13.7 0 $4.78 $2.18
EV Truck/SUV 21.8 0 $7.64 $3.49

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (68% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bremen, IL

Night in Bremen on Thursday

Local time

9:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 8 mph 32% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Makanda, IL

Night in Makanda on Thursday

Local time

9:40 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

26 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

1h 15m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 Makanda, IL covers 54.6 miles and takes about 1h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Opdyke Street, IL 149, South Illinois Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.3 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 $8.54 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 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (IL 3 / Opdyke Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (US 51 / South University Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 52.8 miles (Makanda Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bremen, IL to Makanda, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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