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Trip from Bremen, IL to Nashville, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

45.2 mi

73 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 18m
8 PM
1h 5m

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

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Nashville, IL

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Trip Overview

This straightforward 45.2-mile drive from Bremen, IL to Nashville, IL is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 8 minutes to complete. The journey utilizes main roads like North Main Street and IL 150, with a significant portion on IL 154. With an estimated fuel cost of just $7, this route is very budget-friendly for a quick hop between two Midwest locations within Illinois. You won't need to worry about extensive stops, as the data indicates none are strictly necessary. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of speeds, making it a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 45.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 57% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 18.4 miles along North Main Street, offering a period of consistent travel. As you transition to IL 150 and then IL 154, the road character will likely shift, moving from more urban or town-centered roads to potentially more open highway driving. This blend means you'll experience varying speeds and road conditions, so staying attentive is key to navigating the changes smoothly.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 9 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 18.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Nashville, IL is easy. At 1h 8m with 57% 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 5 key points

These 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

4
26.8 mi into trip | ~45m in | IL 127 / North Main Street

Turn left onto IL 127 / North Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
45.2 mi into trip | ~1h 8m in | IL 15 / East Saint Louis Street

Turn right onto IL 15 / East Saint Louis Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Main Street 18.4 mi 23m
IL 150 16.7 mi 29m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
West Water Street 0.6 mi <1m
Kennedy Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Chester Road 0.2 mi <1m
East Saint Louis Street <0.1 mi

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: North Main Street — 18.4 mi, about 23m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Nashville, 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

18 mi · 23 min · North Main Street
8

Turn right onto IL 15

10 ft · 0 sec · East Saint Louis Street
9

Arrive at destination

IL 15

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.6 mi from Bremen, IL · 38m into the drive

Downtown Eden, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Eden, IL

23 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

Eden, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Pinckneyville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.6 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Nashville, IL

The final approach into Nashville, 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

$7.07 one way

$14.13 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $7.76 $15.52
premium $4.89 $8.70 $17.40
diesel $5.61 $9.98 $19.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.75 $2.17
Efficient EV 11.3 0 $3.96 $1.81
EV Truck/SUV 18.1 0 $6.33 $2.89

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Friday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Nashville, IL

Afternoon in Nashville on Friday

Local time

2:43 PM

CDT

Current temp

74°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

4 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 8m 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 Nashville, IL covers 45.2 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are North Main Street, IL 150, IL 154. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 22.6 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 $7.07 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 Nashville, IL is easy. At 1h 8m with 57% 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 Nashville, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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