Trip from Bremen, IL to Rock Island, IL

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Drive Time

6h 12m

Distance

320.4 mi

516 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$50

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

6h 0m ★

6 AM

6h 13m

8 AM

6h 38m

10 AM

6h 22m

12 PM

6h 19m

3 PM

6h 23m

5 PM

6h 37m

8 PM

6h 5m

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

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city in and the county seat of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bremen, IL to Rock Island, IL covers 320.4 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 74, I 155 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $50.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

160.2 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 17m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 6h 12m highway drive covering 320.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 111.7 miles on I 55.

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

There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 111.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 74. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 52.5 miles in near IL 159 / North Illinois Street.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 320.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 52.5 miles (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 70.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 178.4 miles (I 155): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

52.5 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in | IL 159 / North Illinois Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / North Illinois Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

70.5 mi into trip | ~1h 41m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

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

Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springf...

178.4 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | I 155

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155 toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

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

Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

212.3 mi into trip | ~4h 15m in | I 474

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474 toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

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

Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

299.7 mi into trip | ~5h 48m in | I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74 toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

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

Toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Isla...

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 Rock Island, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Hartsburg.

Springfield

70.5 mi in | ~1h 41m | via I 55

Kansas City

70.5 mi in | ~1h 41m | via I 55

Hartsburg

178.4 mi in | ~3h 37m | via I 155

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	111.7 mi	2h
I 74	82.9 mi	1h 29m
I 155	32 mi	34m
IL 159	20.1 mi	30m
South State Street	17.7 mi	22m
I 474	14 mi	14m
North Illinois Street	9.8 mi	15m
Lehmen Drive	7.8 mi	8m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 111.7 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Rock Island, 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

20 mi · 30 min · IL 159

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

177 ft · 4 sec · North Illinois Street

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue

Continue on IL 159

2.8 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 55 North, I 70 East

Merge onto I 55; I 70; US 40

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 55; I 70; US 40

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

108 mi · 1 hr 56 min · I 55

Toward I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

Keep slight left at fork onto I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155

Exit 127 Toward I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

Keep slight left at fork

0.9 mi · 1 min

Toward I 74 West: Peoria

Merge onto I 74

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 74

Keep slight left at fork onto I 474

14 mi · 14 min · I 474

Exit 99 Toward I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

Merge onto I 74

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · I 74

Keep slight right at fork onto I 74

9.5 mi · 10 min · I 74

Toward I 74 West, I 280 West: Moline, Rock Island

Keep slight left at fork onto I 280

6.7 mi · 7 min · I 280

Toward I 280 West: Des Moines

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 11B Toward IL 92 East: Rock Island

Merge onto IL 92

3.6 mi · 4 min · Centennial Expressway

Continue on IL 92

0.1 mi · 18 sec · 1st Avenue

Turn right onto 16th Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · 16th Street

Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

398 ft · 15 sec · 3rd Avenue

Turn right onto US 67

65 ft · 1 sec · 15th Street

Arrive at destination

US 67

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 160.2 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 3h 17m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.7 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 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 160.2 miles or 3h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 9m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rock Island, 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 320.4 miles and 6h 12m.

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 I 55 for about 111.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 160.2 mi from Bremen, IL · 3h 17m into the drive

city in Macon County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

160 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

Decatur, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 160.2 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.7 miles.

Arriving in Rock Island, IL

The final approach into Rock Island, 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 Rock Island, IL.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$50.09 one way

$100.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 112 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$55.00	$110.00
premium	$4.89	$61.66	$123.32
diesel	$5.61	$70.74	$141.48

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$50

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$75–$100

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 112.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	96.1	1	$33.64	$15.38
Efficient EV	80.1	0	$28.03	$12.82
EV Truck/SUV	128.2	1	$44.86	$20.51

Gas CO2

112 kg

EV CO2

37 kg (67% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

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 13 hours ago

Origin

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Partly Cloudy

S 14 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 13 at 9:43PM CDT until April 19 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Destination

Rock Island, IL

Afternoon in Rock Island on Tuesday

Local time

2:42 PM

CDT

Current temp

51°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

6h 12m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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 Rock Island, IL covers 320.4 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, I 74, I 155. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 160.2 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 $50.09 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Between Bremen, IL and Rock Island, IL, road signs point toward Springfield, Kansas City and Hartsburg.

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