Origin
Bremen, IL
Night in Bremen on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Shipman, IL
Data updated 4 hours ago
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
110.1 mi
177 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
32 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shipman, IL
Alexander Popadin
Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Shipman, IL covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 255, IL 159, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.9 miles on IL 255. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.21 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 2h 26m highway drive covering 110.1 miles, with most of the trip on IL 255 and IL 159. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.9 miles on IL 255.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 255 is the longest continuous segment at about 19.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 255 and IL 159. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 51.5 miles in.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 2h 26m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 51.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.7 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
51.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
60 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
5
60.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
I 255; US 50
Merge onto I 255; US 50
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
93.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
Take the exit toward IL 111, IL 267: Godfrey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 20
Toward IL 111, IL 267: Godfrey
4
104.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m in
|
IL 16
Turn right onto IL 16
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 255 | 19.9 mi | 23m |
| IL 159 | 19.2 mi | 28m |
| South State Street | 17.7 mi | 22m |
| I 255 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| IL 15 | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Lehmen Drive | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| IL 150 | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| IL 16 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
IL 255
— 19.9 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Shipman, IL.
1
Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
2
Turn slight right onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
IL 150
3
Turn right onto IL 3
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Holmes Street
4
Continue on IL 3
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehmen Drive
5
Continue on IL 3
18 mi
·
22 min
·
South State Street
6
Continue on IL 159
19 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 159
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
8
Merge onto IL 15
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
IL 15
9
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago
10
Merge onto I 255; US 50
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 255; US 50
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on IL 255
20 mi
·
23 min
·
IL 255
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 20
Toward IL 111, IL 267: Godfrey
13
Turn right onto IL 111; IL 267
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Montclaire Avenue
14
Continue on IL 111; IL 267
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
South Maple
15
Continue on IL 111; IL 267
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
North Main Street
16
Turn right onto IL 16
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 16
17
Turn left
271 ft
·
12 sec
18
Arrive at destination
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 55.1 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.9 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 80 miles or 1h 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 miles or 1h 16m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Shipman, 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 110.1 miles and 2h 26m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on IL 255 for about 19.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.1 mi from Bremen, IL · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 55.1 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Shipman, IL
The final approach into Shipman, 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 Shipman, 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
$17.21 one way
$34.43 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $18.90 | $37.80 |
| premium | $4.89 | $21.19 | $42.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.31 | $48.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
32 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
University Pointe I - Tesla Supercharger
Edwardsville, IL
Tesla
12 DCFC
Casey's General Store #2226 - Tesla Supercharger
Collinsville, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Flying J Travel Center 642
Alorton, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Casino Queen STL
East Saint Louis, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
State Street Shopping Center
East St Louis, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 313
East St. Louis, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
CBL St Clair Square (Fairview Heights, IL)
Fairview Heights, IL
Electrify America
6 DCFC
Nameoki Commons
Granite City, IL
eVgo Network
6 DCFC
UNIVERSAL: 17
eVgo Network: 8
Electrify America: 2
Tesla: 2
Blink Network: 1
ChargePoint Network: 1
Non-Networked: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33 | 0 | $11.56 | $5.28 |
| Efficient EV | 27.5 | 0 | $9.63 | $4.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.05 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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
Shipman, IL
Night in Shipman on Tuesday
Local time
10:16 PM
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
15 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
2h 26m 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 Shipman, IL covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 255, IL 159, South State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.1 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 $17.21 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 26m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 51.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 60 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 60.7 miles (I 255; US 50): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Bremen, IL to Shipman, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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