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Trip from Bremen, IL to Pleasant Grove, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

74.7 mi

120 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Downtown Pleasant Grove, IL, IL

Pleasant Grove, IL

Ali Soheil

Trip Overview

The drive from Bremen, IL to Pleasant Grove, IL covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Opdyke Street, South Illinois Avenue, IL 149 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 $11.68 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

37.4 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 74.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (19%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 74.7 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 6.5 miles in near IL 3 / Opdyke Street.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bremen, IL to Pleasant Grove, IL is easy. At 1h 37m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (IL 3 / Opdyke Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (IL 149): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (US 51 / South University Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

4 of 4 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

3
29.4 mi into trip | ~37m in | IL 149

Turn left onto IL 149

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
74.7 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | Pleasant Grove Road

Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Road

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Opdyke Street 22.9 mi 26m
South Illinois Avenue 11.3 mi 13m
IL 149 8.3 mi 10m
1615E 7.2 mi 8m
West Main Street 6.5 mi 9m
IL 150 6.2 mi 10m
East Vienna Street 4.6 mi 7m
750N 2.5 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Opdyke Street — 22.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Pleasant Grove, 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

11 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Avenue
9

Continue on US 51

7.2 mi · 8 min · 1615E
10

Turn left onto IL 146

4.6 mi · 7 min · East Vienna Street
11

Continue on IL 146

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 770N
12

Continue on IL 146

1.1 mi · 1 min · 765N
13

Continue on IL 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · 750N
14

Continue on IL 146

1.0 mi · 1 min · 745N
15

Continue on IL 146

0.8 mi · 1 min · 740N
16

Continue on IL 146

2.2 mi · 3 min · 750N
17

Continue on IL 146

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Vine Street
18

Turn left onto Pleasant Grove Road

383 ft · 16 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
19

Arrive at destination

Pleasant Grove Road

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 37.4 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 16 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.4 miles or 47m 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 20m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasant Grove, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bremen, IL

This is one driving day of about 74.7 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Bremen, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Opdyke Street for about 22.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.4 mi from Bremen, IL · 47m into the drive

Downtown De Soto, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

De Soto, IL

37 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

Campton, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

De Soto, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pleasant Grove, IL

The final approach into Pleasant Grove, 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

$11.68 one way

$23.36 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $12.82 $25.65
premium $4.89 $14.38 $28.75
diesel $5.61 $16.49 $32.99

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: 26.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.4 0 $7.84 $3.59
Efficient EV 18.7 0 $6.54 $2.99
EV Truck/SUV 29.9 0 $10.46 $4.78

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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

Evening in Bremen on Thursday

Local time

6:20 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

Pleasant Grove, IL

Evening in Pleasant Grove on Thursday

Local time

6:20 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

De Soto, IL

37 mi in

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

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 37m 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 Pleasant Grove, IL covers 74.7 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Opdyke Street, South Illinois Avenue, IL 149. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.4 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 $11.68 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 Pleasant Grove, IL is easy. At 1h 37m with 19% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.5 miles (IL 3 / Opdyke Street): Navigation decision point; at 29.4 miles (IL 149): Navigation decision point; at 44.7 miles (US 51 / South University Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Bremen, IL to Pleasant Grove, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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