Origin
Bremen, IL
Afternoon in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Cincinnati, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
101.6 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cincinnati, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Cincinnati, IL covers 101.6 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 Kennedy Drive, West Water Street, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.88 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
50.8 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Drive | — | — |
| West Water Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| IL 15 | — | — |
| Broadway Street | — | — |
| New Fairfield Road | — | — |
| Fairfield Road | — | — |
| County Road 600 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Kennedy Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Cincinnati, IL.
1
Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Chester Road
2
Turn sharp left
17 mi
·
29 min
3
At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi
·
13 min
4
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive
43 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
5
Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
6
Continue on West Water Street
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
West Water Street
7
Turn left onto North Main Street
22 mi
·
26 min
·
North Main Street
8
Take the exit right
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
9
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
26 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon
11
Turn straight onto Broadway Street
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Broadway Street
12
Continue on New Fairfield Road
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
New Fairfield Road
13
Continue on Fairfield Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Fairfield Road
14
Continue on County Road 600 North
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
County Road 600 North
15
Continue on County Road 610 North
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
County Road 610 North
16
Continue on West Robinson Avenue
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
West Robinson Avenue
17
At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
North Main Street
18
Turn left onto 900E
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
900E
19
Turn right onto County Road 1000N
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road 1000N
20
Arrive at your 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 50.8 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
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 22 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.8 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cincinnati, 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 101.6 miles and 2h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Bremen, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.8 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.88 one way
$31.77 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.43 | $44.86 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.5 | 0 | $10.67 | $4.88 |
| Efficient EV | 25.4 | 0 | $8.89 | $4.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.6 | 0 | $14.22 | $6.50 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Cincinnati, IL
Afternoon in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
3:02 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
74°F
Nashville, IL
51 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
4 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.
What kind of drive is this?
101.6 mi in 2h 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Kennedy Drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bremen, IL to Cincinnati, IL is easy. At 2h 26m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bremen, IL to Cincinnati, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
About the Cities
Starting in Bremen, IL
Full guide →Top landmarks
- • Übersee-Museum Bremen — natural history and ethnographic museum in Bremen, Germany
- • Friedhofskapelle
- • Kaisen monument — Monument in Bremen
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 101.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bremen, IL to Cincinnati, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cincinnati, IL before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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