Trip from Bremen, IL to Washington, IL

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

220.6 mi

355 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min

4 AM

4h 17m ★

6 AM

4h 30m

8 AM

4h 57m

10 AM

4h 39m

12 PM

4h 37m

3 PM

4h 41m

5 PM

4h 55m

8 PM

4h 22m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly

Google Maps Waze Apple Maps

Download GPX

Washington, IL

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Bremen, IL to Washington, IL covers 220.6 miles and takes about 4h 29m 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 155, IL 159 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 $34.49 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

110.3 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 24m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 29m. Total distance: 220.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 29m highway drive covering 220.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 155. 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 26 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 155. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 52.5 miles in near IL 159 / North Illinois Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 220.6 miles you will encounter 14 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 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 14 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

210.4 mi into trip | ~4h 11m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 74 East: Bloomington

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 74 East: Bloomington

220.6 mi into trip | ~4h 29m in

Turn right

Navigation decision point

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 Washington, 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 155	32 mi	34m
IL 159	20.1 mi	30m
South State Street	17.7 mi	22m
North Illinois Street	9.8 mi	15m
Lehmen Drive	7.8 mi	8m
IL 150	6.1 mi	10m
South Main Street	3 mi	5m

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Washington, 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 right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 74 East: Bloomington

Merge onto I 74

0.5 mi · 34 sec · I 74

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward Morton

Turn left onto North Morton Avenue

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North Morton Avenue

Turn right onto East Courtland Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · East Courtland Street

Continue on Harding Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Harding Road

Turn left onto Washington Road

2.2 mi · 3 min · Washington Road

Continue on South Main Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · South Main Street

Enter roundabout onto US 24 Business

490 ft · 24 sec · Peoria Street

Continue on US 24 Business

153 ft · 7 sec · Peoria Street

Turn right

91 ft · 6 sec

Arrive at destination

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 110.3 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 2h 24m 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 49 miles or 1h 8m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 110.3 miles or 2h 24m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washington, 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 220.6 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 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 110.3 mi from Bremen, IL · 2h 24m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryville, IL

110 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

Belleville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Springfield, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 110.3 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 Washington, IL

The final approach into Washington, 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 Washington, 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

$34.49 one way

$68.98 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 77 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$37.87	$75.73
premium	$4.89	$42.45	$84.90
diesel	$5.61	$48.71	$97.41

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 77.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $23 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	66.2	0	$23.16	$10.59
Efficient EV	55.2	0	$19.30	$8.82
EV Truck/SUV	88.2	1	$30.88	$14.12

Gas CO2

77 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 15, 2026

Origin

Bremen, IL

Evening in Bremen on Thursday

Local time

6:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Washington, IL

Evening in Washington on Thursday

Local time

6:28 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Maryville, IL

110 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

16 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

4h 29m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Washington, IL covers 220.6 miles and takes about 4h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, I 155, IL 159. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 110.3 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 $34.49 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Return Trip

Washington, IL to Bremen, IL

Plan the drive back the other way.

219.4 mi 4h 30m

Explore more options from Bremen, IL or browse trips ending in Washington, IL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.

Explore maps for Bremen, IL or Washington, IL on MapSof.net.

Trip from Bremen, IL to Washington, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Washington, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Bremen, IL

Washington, IL

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

4h 29m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

Explore More

Continue From Washington, IL

More from Bremen, IL

More trips to Washington, IL