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Trip from Bremen, IL to Mount Vernon, IL

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

Drive Time

1h 45m

Distance

76.5 mi

123 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 37m ★
6 AM
1h 45m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 49m
3 PM
1h 51m
5 PM
2h 0m
8 PM
1h 40m

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

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Downtown Mount Vernon, IL, IL

Mount Vernon, IL

Michaela Schmidt

Trip Overview

The drive from Bremen, IL to Mount Vernon, IL covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 64, North Main Street, IL 150 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.96 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

38.2 miles from Bremen, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 76.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 76.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and North Main Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 24.4 miles on I 64.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and North Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 150.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Bremen, IL to Mount Vernon, IL is easy. At 1h 45m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (Kennedy Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 150

Turn sharp left onto IL 150

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

5
17 mi into trip | ~30m in | IL 154

At end of road, turn right onto IL 154

Navigation decision point

4
25.9 mi into trip | ~43m in | Kennedy Drive

Enter roundabout onto Kennedy Drive

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

5
48.5 mi into trip | ~1h 11m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

5
73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 39m in

Take the exit toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon

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

Toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 64 24.4 mi 26m
North Main Street 21.7 mi 26m
IL 150 16.7 mi 29m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
Broadway Street 2.8 mi 5m
West Water Street 0.6 mi <1m
Kennedy Drive 0.4 mi <1m
Chester Road 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 64 — 24.4 mi, about 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Chester Road

0.2 mi · 41 sec · Chester Road
2

Turn sharp left onto IL 150

17 mi · 29 min · IL 150
3

At end of road, turn right onto IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
4

Enter roundabout onto Kennedy Drive

44 ft · 0 sec · Kennedy Drive
5

Continue on Kennedy Drive

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
6

Continue on IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 57 sec · West Water Street
7

Turn left onto IL 127

22 mi · 26 min · North Main Street
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
9

Merge onto I 64

24 mi · 26 min · I 64
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 41 sec
Toward IL 15: Ashley, Mt. Vernon
11

Turn straight onto IL 15

2.8 mi · 5 min · Broadway Street
12

Arrive at destination

IL 15

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 38.2 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 17 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 38.2 miles or 59m 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 Mount Vernon, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Bremen, IL

This is one driving day of about 76.5 miles and 1h 45m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Bremen, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 24.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.2 mi from Bremen, IL · 59m into the drive

city in and the county seat of Perry County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Pinckneyville, IL

38 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

Eden, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Mount Vernon, IL

The final approach into Mount Vernon, 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

$11.96 one way

$23.92 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $13.13 $26.26
premium $4.89 $14.72 $29.44
diesel $5.61 $16.89 $33.78

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$37–$62

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23 0 $8.03 $3.67
Efficient EV 19.1 0 $6.69 $3.06
EV Truck/SUV 30.6 0 $10.71 $4.90

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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

Late night in Bremen on Saturday

Local time

5:32 AM

CDT

Current temp

58°F

Partly Cloudy

S 5 mph 2% chance Live forecast

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Dense Fog Advisory

Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 1:55AM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

Destination

Mount Vernon, IL

Late night in Mount Vernon on Saturday

Local time

5:32 AM

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

2 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 45m 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 Mount Vernon, IL covers 76.5 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 64, North Main Street, IL 150. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.2 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 $11.96 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 Mount Vernon, IL is easy. At 1h 45m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 150): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 17 miles (IL 154): Navigation decision point; at 25.9 miles (Kennedy Drive): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.

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

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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