Trip from Bremen, IL to Moro, IL

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

88.3 mi

142 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min

4 AM

1h 51m ★

6 AM

2h 0m

8 AM

2h 17m

10 AM

2h 6m

12 PM

2h 4m

3 PM

2h 7m

5 PM

2h 16m

8 PM

1h 55m

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

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Moro, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

If you are planning a trip from Bremen to Moro, you are looking at an 88.3-mile journey across the Illinois landscape. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 59 minutes, making it a manageable day trip that does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize IL 159, South State Street, and I-255 to navigate between these two Midwestern points. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, it is an economical route for a quick weekend outing or a direct commute. Because the entire trip stays within Illinois, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the drive. It is a straightforward path that works well for drivers who prefer a direct, no-nonsense approach to travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

44.2 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Drive Character

This route is a highway-focused drive, with about 65% of your time spent on major roads. You will encounter a mix of transit styles, transitioning from local thoroughfares to faster interstate stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you will face is a 19.2-mile stretch on IL 159, which allows you to settle into a steady rhythm behind the wheel. Expect the road personality to shift as you move from the initial local roads onto the more efficient I-255 corridor. Overall, the experience is functional and predictable, providing a clear path that favors speed and connectivity over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 23 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 is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 159 and South State Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 60 miles in.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 88.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.7 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 key points

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

60 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

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

Toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

60.7 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in | I 255; US 50

Merge onto I 255; US 50

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

84.5 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto

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

Exit 10 Toward IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto

84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto

85.1 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | North Bellwood Drive

Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
IL 159	19.2 mi	28m
South State Street	17.7 mi	22m
I 255	13.2 mi	15m
IL 255	10.6 mi	12m
IL 15	8.4 mi	9m
Lehmen Drive	7.8 mi	8m
IL 150	6.1 mi	10m
Erwin Plegge Boulevard	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: IL 159 — 19.2 mi, about 28m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Moro, IL.

Start on Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road

Turn slight right onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · IL 150

Turn right onto IL 3

0.5 mi · 32 sec · East Holmes Street

Continue on IL 3

7.8 mi · 8 min · Lehmen Drive

Continue on IL 3

18 mi · 22 min · South State Street

Continue on IL 159

19 mi · 28 min · IL 159

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Merge onto IL 15

8.4 mi · 9 min · IL 15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

Merge onto I 255; US 50

13 mi · 15 min · I 255; US 50

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on IL 255

11 mi · 12 min · IL 255

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 10 Toward IL 111, IL 140: Alton, Bethalto

Keep slight right at fork

221 ft · 5 sec

Toward IL 111, IL 140: Bethalto

Turn straight onto IL 111; IL 140

0.3 mi · 38 sec · East MacArthur Drive

Turn left onto North Bellwood Drive

0.2 mi · 37 sec · North Bellwood Drive

Turn right onto Erwin Plegge Boulevard

1.1 mi · 2 min · Erwin Plegge Boulevard

At end of road, turn left onto North Prairie Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Prairie Street

Continue on Moro Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · Moro Drive

Continue on Moro Road

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Moro Road

Continue on West Moro Drive

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Moro Drive

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · North Main Street

Turn left onto West Bender Street

115 ft · 5 sec · West Bender Street

Arrive at destination

West Bender Street

Trip Plan

Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on I-255 is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any mandatory stops, but keeping an eye on your fuel gauge is wise given the $13 estimated cost. Because the longest stretch is 19.2 miles, you can easily complete the entire 88.3-mile distance without needing a dedicated break. Use that flexibility to your advantage by checking your vehicle’s fluids before you head out, as the highway-heavy nature of this route means you will be cruising at higher speeds for a large portion of the trip.

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 44.2 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 1h 1m 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 44.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moro, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 88.3 miles and 1h 59m.

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.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

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 44.2 mi from Bremen, IL · 1h 1m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belleville, IL

44 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

Edwardsville, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Belleville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 44.2 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Moro, IL

The final approach into Moro, 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 Moro, 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

$13.41 one way

$26.82 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 31 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$14.79	$29.57
premium	$4.80	$16.67	$33.34
diesel	$5.64	$19.62	$39.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	26.5	$9.27	$4.24
Efficient EV	22.1	$7.73	$3.53
EV Truck/SUV	35.3	$12.36	$5.65

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

10 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 data refreshed 17 hours ago

Origin

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Sunday

Local time

4:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moro, IL

Afternoon in Moro on Sunday

Local time

4:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

57°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

14 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 59m 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 Moro, IL covers 88.3 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are IL 159, South State Street, I 255. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 44.2 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 $13.41 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.

The route from Bremen, IL to Moro, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Bremen, IL to Moro, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Moro, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bremen, IL

Moro, IL

Same local time

14 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 59m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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