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Trip from Bremen, IL to Heyworth, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 13m

Distance

206.5 mi

332 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$32

one way

EV Charging

Good

5 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 0m ★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 40m
10 AM
4h 23m
12 PM
4h 20m
3 PM
4h 24m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m

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

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Downtown Heyworth, IL, IL

Heyworth, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bremen, IL to Heyworth, IL covers 206.5 miles and takes about 4h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, IL 159, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 129.2 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $32.28 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

103.2 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 129.2 mi 2h 19m
IL 159 20.1 mi 30m
South State Street 17.7 mi 22m
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
East 200 North Road 9.1 mi 13m
Lehmen Drive 7.8 mi 8m
IL 150 6.1 mi 10m
Vandalia Street 2.8 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 129.2 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Heyworth, 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

20 mi · 30 min · IL 159
7

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

177 ft · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
8

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
9

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
10

Continue on IL 159

2.8 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
11

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 55 North, I 70 East
12

Merge onto I 55; I 70; US 40

3.8 mi · 4 min · I 55; I 70; US 40
13

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
14

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

18 mi · 18 min · I 55
Toward I 55 North: Chicago Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward US 136: McLean, Heyworth
16

Turn right onto US 136

9.1 mi · 13 min · East 200 North Road
17

Continue on West Cleveland Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · West Cleveland Street
18

Turn left onto Emery Street

501 ft · 21 sec · Emery Street
19

Arrive at destination

Emery Street

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 103.2 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 2h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 129.2 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 45 miles or 1h 2m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 103.2 miles or 2h 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 3h 27m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Heyworth, 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 206.5 miles and 4h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 45 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 129.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Maryville, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryville, IL

103 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

Freeburg, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 45 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillsboro, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 103.2 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 129.2 miles.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

El Quetzalito Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Divernon, Illinois

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.7

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176280000

Visit website

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

1.8 mi

Mr Gyros

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Springfield, Illinois

1.8 mi

El Quetzalito Mexican Restaurant

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 132.7

Divernon, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12176280000

Visit website

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour Inexpensiv mile 147.5

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10:30 am–10 pm

+12175445144

Visit website

Taco Bell

3.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 103.2

Litchfield, Illinois

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+12173245855

Visit website

Mr Gyros

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.5

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+12175232817

Krekel's Custard & Hamburgers

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.5

Grandview, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12175254952

Visit website

Pizza Ranch

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 147.5

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+12176798844

Visit website

Taco Gringo South

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.5

Springfield, Illinois

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+12176702905

Visit website

Olive Garden Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Moderately mile 73.7

Edwardsville, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+16186595060

Visit website

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 191.7

Atlanta, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Electric Vehicle Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 177

Lincoln, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12177354444

Visit website

Red E Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 191.7

Atlanta, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

Universal Charging Station

Near the end, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 177

Lincoln, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18663502738

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 177

Lincoln, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18333994638

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 52.5 and 195.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
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

4
66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 35m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 North, I 70 East

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 55 North, I 70 East
6
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...
7
178.4 mi into trip | ~3h 37m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 North: Chicago

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 North: Chicago
5
195.9 mi into trip | ~3h 56m in

Take the exit toward US 136: McLean, Heyworth

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 136: McLean, Heyworth

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$32.28 one way

$64.57 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 72 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $35.45 $70.89
premium $4.89 $39.74 $79.48
diesel $5.61 $45.59 $91.19

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$32

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$57–$82

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 72.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 61.9 0 $21.68 $9.91
Efficient EV 51.6 0 $18.07 $8.26
EV Truck/SUV 82.6 1 $28.91 $13.22

Gas CO2

72 kg

EV CO2

24 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Saturday

Local time

2:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Mostly Clear

S 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Destination

Heyworth, IL

Afternoon in Heyworth on Saturday

Local time

2:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

53°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

58°F

Maryville, IL

103 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

5 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

4h 13m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

3 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 149.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

206.5 mi in 4h 13m, mostly highway — 129.2 mi of that is on I 55.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 129.2 mi on I 55.

How Hard Is This Drive?

4/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and IL 159. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 52.5 miles in near IL 159 / North Illinois Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 13m 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 52.5 miles (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 66.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Heyworth, IL, road signs point toward Springfield and Kansas City.

Springfield

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

Kansas City

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

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 4h 13m. Total distance: 206.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (75%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 129.2 miles on I 55. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 52.5 miles (IL 159 / North Illinois Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 66.3 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 70.5 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Heyworth, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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