Origin
Bremen, IL
Afternoon in Bremen on Friday
Local time
1:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bremen, IL to Washburn, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 59m
Distance
237.6 mi
382 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$37
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 46m
★
6 AM
4h 59m
8 AM
5h 26m
10 AM
5h 9m
12 PM
5h 6m
3 PM
5h 10m
5 PM
5h 25m
8 PM
4h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washburn, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bremen, IL to Washburn, IL covers 237.6 miles and takes about 4h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Holmes Street, Lehmen Drive, South State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.15 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
118.8 miles from Bremen, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 29m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 59m. Total distance: 237.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 59m drive with frequent turns across 237.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Holmes Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bremen, IL to Washburn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Holmes Street | — | — |
| Lehmen Drive | — | — |
| South State Street | — | — |
| Illinois Street | — | — |
| North Illinois Street | — | — |
| South Morrison Avenue | — | — |
| Vandalia Street | — | — |
| I 55 North | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Holmes Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen, IL and Washburn, IL.
1
Start on Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
2
Turn slight right
6.1 mi
·
10 min
3
Turn right onto East Holmes Street
0.5 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Holmes Street
4
Continue on Lehmen Drive
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
Lehmen Drive
5
Continue on South State Street
18 mi
·
22 min
·
South State Street
6
Continue straight
20 mi
·
30 min
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Illinois Street
8
Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
9
Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
10
Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
11
Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
I 55 North, I 70 East
12
Merge slight left
3.8 mi
·
4 min
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
108 mi
·
1 hr 56 min
·
I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 74 East: Bloomington
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 74 East: Bloomington
16
Merge slight left
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
17
Take the exit slight right toward Morton
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Morton
18
Turn left onto North Morton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
·
North Morton Avenue
19
Turn right onto East Courtland Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Courtland Street
20
Continue on Harding Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Harding Road
21
Turn left onto Washington Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Washington Road
22
Continue on South Main Street
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
South Main Street
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
377 ft
·
16 sec
·
the route
24
Exit the roundabout
89 ft
·
4 sec
25
Turn slight right onto North Main Street
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
26
Continue on Douglas Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Douglas Road
27
Continue on South Douglas Street
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Douglas Street
28
Turn right onto West Mount Vernon Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Mount Vernon Street
29
Turn left onto North Niles Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Niles Street
30
Continue on State Route 89
8.8 mi
·
15 min
·
State Route 89
31
Continue on West Parkside Drive
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Parkside Drive
32
Continue on South Jefferson Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South Jefferson Street
33
Arrive at your 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 118.8 miles from Bremen, IL, or about 2h 29m 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 52 miles or 1h 5m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 118.8 miles or 2h 29m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Washburn, 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 237.6 miles and 4h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 52 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 118.8 mi from Bremen, IL · 2h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
119 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 52 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 118.8 miles from Bremen, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Washburn, IL
The final approach into Washburn, 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 Washburn, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$37.15 one way
$74.29 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
83 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $40.78 | $81.57 |
| premium | $4.89 | $45.72 | $91.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $52.46 | $104.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$37
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 83.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $25 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 71.3 | 0 | $24.95 | $11.40 |
| Efficient EV | 59.4 | 0 | $20.79 | $9.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 95 | 1 | $33.26 | $15.21 |
Gas CO2
83 kg
EV CO2
28 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.
Destination
Washburn, IL
Afternoon in Washburn on Friday
Local time
1:50 PM
CDT
Current temp
73°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
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 59m 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 Washburn, IL covers 237.6 miles and takes about 4h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Holmes Street, Lehmen Drive, South State Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 118.8 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 $37.15 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.
This is a straightforward 4h 59m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bremen, IL to Washburn, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Bremen, IL to Washburn, 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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