Origin
Bremen, IL
Late night in Bremen on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Mount Vernon, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
76.5 mi
123 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 37m
★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, IL
Michaela Schmidt
Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Mount Vernon, IL covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, North Main Street, IL 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.96 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
38.2 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 76.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 76.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.4 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and North Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bremen, IL to Mount Vernon, IL is easy. At 1h 45m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 25.9 miles (Kennedy Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese 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
5
17 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
IL 154
At end of road, turn right onto IL 154
Navigation decision point
4
25.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Kennedy Drive
Enter roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 39m in
Take the exit toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 24.4 mi | 26m |
| North Main Street | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| IL 150 | 16.7 mi | 29m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Broadway Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| West Water Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Kennedy Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 24.4 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Mount Vernon, 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
24 mi
·
26 min
·
I 64
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon
11
Turn straight onto IL 15
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Broadway Street
12
Arrive at destination
IL 15
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 38.2 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 17 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 59m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Vernon, 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 76.5 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Bremen, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 24.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Bremen, IL · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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
Arriving in Mount Vernon, IL
The final approach into Mount Vernon, 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
$11.96 one way
$23.92 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.13 | $26.26 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.72 | $29.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.89 | $33.78 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23 | 0 | $8.03 | $3.67 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.71 | $4.90 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Mount Vernon, IL
Late night in Mount Vernon on Friday
Local time
3:28 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
22 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 45m 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 Mount Vernon, IL covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, 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 38.2 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 $11.96 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 drive from Bremen, IL to Mount Vernon, IL is easy. At 1h 45m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 25.9 miles (Kennedy Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Bremen, IL to Mount Vernon, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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