Origin
Bremen, IL
Night in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Oakley, IL
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
3h 58m
Distance
177.6 mi
286 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 45m
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6 AM
3h 58m
8 AM
4h 24m
10 AM
4h 7m
12 PM
4h 5m
3 PM
4h 8m
5 PM
4h 23m
8 PM
3h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakley, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Oakley, IL covers 177.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 51, North Main Street, IL 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 28.7 miles on US 51. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.77 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.8 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 3m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Bremen, IL to Oakley, IL covers 177.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m, 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 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 51 is the longest continuous segment at about 28.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 21 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.6 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 21 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 150
Turn sharp left onto IL 150
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
17 mi into trip
|
~30m in
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IL 154
At end of road, turn right onto IL 154
Navigation decision point
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
59.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
5
163.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Decatur
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bremen, IL and Oakley, IL, road signs point toward Ashley and Decatur.
Ashley
59.2 mi in
|
~1h 23m
Decatur
162.6 mi in
|
~3h 32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 51 | 28.7 mi | 33m |
| North Main Street | 21.7 mi | 26m |
| IL 150 | 16.7 mi | 29m |
| South Superior Street | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| 300E | 13.5 mi | 15m |
| County Road 875 East | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| 150E | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| I 64 | 10.3 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
US 51
— 28.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Oakley, 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
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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
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 64
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
11
Turn left onto US 51
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
United States Route 51
12
Continue on US 51
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Elm Street
13
Continue on US 51
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broadway
14
Continue on US 51
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 180 East
15
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
South Mine Street
16
Continue on US 50; US 51
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
N Mine St
17
Continue on US 50; US 51
443 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Mine Street
18
Continue on US 51
10 mi
·
11 min
·
150E
19
Continue on US 51
13 mi
·
15 min
·
300E
20
Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185
0.5 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 40; US 51; IL 185
21
Turn right onto US 40; US 51; IL 185
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
22
Continue on US 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
23
Continue on US 51
15 mi
·
17 min
·
South Superior Street
24
Continue on US 51
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 East
25
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
26
Continue on US 51
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Poplar Street
27
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
28
Turn left onto US 51; IL 16
382 ft
·
5 sec
·
Cedar Street
29
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
30
Continue on US 51; IL 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2600 East Road
31
Turn left onto US 51
29 mi
·
33 min
·
US 51
32
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Decatur
33
Keep slight right at fork
144 ft
·
3 sec
Toward Decatur
34
Turn straight onto US 51 Business
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
South Business Route 51
35
Continue on US 51 Business
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
South Main Street
36
Continue on US 51 Business
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
South Franklin Street
37
Turn right onto US 36
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Eldorado Street
38
Continue on IL 105
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
East William Street Road
39
Continue on IL 105
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
William Street
40
Turn left onto CTH 25
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Oakley Road
41
Turn left onto Shelby Street
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
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Shelby Street
42
Turn right onto South Center Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
South Center Street
43
Turn right onto East North Street
54 ft
·
2 sec
·
East North Street
44
Arrive at destination
East North Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 88.8 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 28.7 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 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.8 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Oakley, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Bremen, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 177.6 miles and 3h 58m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 51 for about 28.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.8 mi from Bremen, IL · 2h 3m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.8 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakley, IL
The final approach into Oakley, 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 Oakley, 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
$27.77 one way
$55.53 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.49 | $60.97 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.18 | $68.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.21 | $78.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.3 | 0 | $18.65 | $8.52 |
| Efficient EV | 44.4 | 0 | $15.54 | $7.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71 | 0 | $24.86 | $11.37 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Oakley, IL
Night in Oakley on Tuesday
Local time
10:22 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°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
16 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
3h 58m 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 Oakley, IL covers 177.6 miles and takes about 3h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 51, North Main Street, IL 150. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.8 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 $27.77 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 177.6 miles you will encounter 21 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Bremen, IL and Oakley, IL, road signs point toward Ashley and Decatur.
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