Trip from Bremen, IL to Vienna, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 48m

Distance

82.3 mi

132 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min

4 AM

1h 40m ★

6 AM

1h 48m

8 AM

2h 4m

10 AM

1h 54m

12 PM

1h 52m

3 PM

1h 55m

5 PM

2h 3m

8 PM

1h 43m

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

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Vienna, IL

Vladimir Srajber

Trip Overview

The drive from Bremen, IL to Vienna, IL covers 82.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m 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, West Vine Street 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 $12.87 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

41.1 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 82.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 48m drive with frequent turns across 82.3 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 Vienna, IL is easy. At 1h 48m with 18% 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.

6.5 mi into trip | ~11m in | IL 3 / Opdyke Street

Turn left onto IL 3 / Opdyke Street

Navigation decision point

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

Turn left onto IL 149

Navigation decision point

44.7 mi into trip | ~58m in | US 51 / South University Avenue

Turn right onto US 51 / South University Avenue

Navigation decision point

82.3 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in | North 6th Street

Turn left onto North 6th Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Opdyke Street	22.9 mi	26m
South Illinois Avenue	11.3 mi	13m
West Vine Street	8.4 mi	12m
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

Longest stretch: Opdyke Street — 22.9 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Vienna, IL.

Start on Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road

Turn slight right onto IL 150

6.2 mi · 10 min · IL 150

Turn left onto IL 3

23 mi · 26 min · Opdyke Street

Turn left onto IL 149

8.3 mi · 10 min · IL 149

Continue on IL 13

6.5 mi · 9 min · West Main Street

Continue on IL 13

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Walnut Street

Turn right onto US 51

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South University Avenue

Continue on US 51

11 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Avenue

Continue on US 51

7.2 mi · 8 min · 1615E

Turn left onto IL 146

4.6 mi · 7 min · East Vienna Street

Continue on IL 146

0.3 mi · 27 sec · 770N

Continue on IL 146

1.1 mi · 1 min · 765N

Continue on IL 146

0.3 mi · 22 sec · 750N

Continue on IL 146

1.0 mi · 1 min · 745N

Continue on IL 146

0.8 mi · 1 min · 740N

Continue on IL 146

2.2 mi · 3 min · 750N

Continue on IL 146

8.4 mi · 12 min · West Vine Street

Turn left onto North 6th Street

8 ft · 0 sec · North 6th Street

Arrive at destination

North 6th Street

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 41.1 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 53m 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 18 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 41.1 miles or 53m 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 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Vienna, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bremen, IL

This is one driving day of about 82.3 miles and 1h 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 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 41.1 mi from Bremen, IL · 53m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

De Soto, IL

41 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

Randolph, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Carbondale, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 41.1 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Vienna, IL

The final approach into Vienna, 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

$12.87 one way

$25.73 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 29 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$14.13	$28.25
premium	$4.89	$15.84	$31.68
diesel	$5.61	$18.17	$36.34

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$13

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$38–$63

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	24.7	$8.64	$3.95
Efficient EV	20.6	$7.20	$3.29
EV Truck/SUV	32.9	$11.52	$5.27

Gas CO2

29 kg

EV CO2

10 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Thursday

Local time

4:55 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

Vienna, IL

Afternoon in Vienna on Thursday

Local time

4:55 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

76°F

De Soto, IL

41 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 48m 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 Vienna, IL covers 82.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Opdyke Street, South Illinois Avenue, West Vine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 41.1 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 $12.87 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 Vienna, IL is easy. At 1h 48m with 18% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The route from Bremen, IL to Vienna, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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