Burgess, IL to Bremen, IL is 268.3 miles and takes about 5h 50m via East 1500th Street and US Highway 67, with a fuel budget near $42 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, making it a convenient drive for those already in the region. The route offers a mixed drive experience, balancing highway speeds with more local road travel. With a recommended one-day drive, this journey is well-suited for a single day's travel, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Consider this route if you're looking for a straightforward drive connecting two points within Illinois.
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
134.2 miles from Burgess, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 1m into the drive
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Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 50m. Total distance: 268.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive features a 59% highway share, meaning you'll experience a good amount of faster-paced travel, particularly on segments like the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and US Highway 67. However, be prepared for transitions as you'll also navigate local roads like East 1500th Street. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.2 miles on East 1500th Street, offering a sustained period of driving before potential changes in scenery or road type. This mixed profile suggests a drive that isn't solely an interstate grind but also avoids being overly technical or slow.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 1500th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 35.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near 233rd Street.
Driving Effort5/10
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 268.3 miles you will encounter 15 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: near the start (233rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (40th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (230th Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|233rd Street
Turn right onto 233rd Street
Navigation decision point
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|40th Avenue
Turn right onto 40th Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|230th Street
Turn left onto 230th Street
Navigation decision point
7
207.6 mi into trip|~4h 26m in
Take the exit toward IL 15 East: Belleville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward IL 15 East: Belleville
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217 mi into trip|~4h 38m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
East 1500th Street
35.2 mi
48m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
29.8 mi
34m
US Highway 67
29.8 mi
33m
North 5th Street
26.4 mi
31m
US 67
24.3 mi
31m
IL 3
23.3 mi
28m
IL 255
19.5 mi
22m
I 255
14.9 mi
17m
Longest stretch:
East 1500th Street
— 35.2 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Burgess, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on 41st Avenue
69 ft·4 sec·41st Avenue
2
Turn right onto 233rd Street
0.1 mi·31 sec·233rd Street
3
Turn right onto 40th Avenue
0.3 mi·1 min·40th Avenue
4
Turn left onto 230th Street
4.0 mi·15 min·230th Street
5
At end of road, turn left onto IL 135
1.2 mi·1 min·IL 135
6
At end of road, turn right onto US 67
9.8 mi·14 min·US 67
7
Turn right onto US 34; US 67; IL 110; IL 164
26 mi·30 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
8
Continue on US 67; IL 110
0.7 mi·1 min·North Monmouth Street
9
Continue on US 67; IL 110
3.5 mi·4 min·Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10
Continue on US 67
1.2 mi·1 min·East 1200th Street
11
Continue on US 67
1.6 mi·2 min·North Lafayette Street
12
Turn left onto US 67; US 136
0.1 mi·17 sec·East Calhoun Street
13
Take the exit onto US 67; US 136
0.2 mi·34 sec·US 67; US 136
14
Turn left onto US 67; US 136
2.7 mi·3 min·East Jackson Street
15
Turn right onto US 67
35 mi·48 min·East 1500th Street
16
Turn right onto US 67; IL 100
14 mi·16 min·US 67; IL 100
17
Continue on US 67; IL 104
30 mi·33 min·US Highway 67
18
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi·2 min·1440 E
19
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi·1 min·North State Street
20
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi·2 min·South State Avenue
21
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi·1 min·North Main Street
22
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi·9 min·United States Route 67
23
Continue on US 67
26 mi·31 min·North 5th Street
24
Continue on IL 255
20 mi·22 min·IL 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Continue on I 255
15 mi·17 min·I 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Take the exit
0.3 mi·43 sec
Exit 17AToward IL 15 East: BellevilleUse the right lane.
27
Continue on IL 15
8.8 mi·10 min·New Missouri Avenue
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
29
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft·3 sec
30
Turn right onto IL 159
7.2 mi·10 min·South Illinois Street
31
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi·9 min·State Route 159
32
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi·19 sec·North Main Street
33
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi·13 sec·N Main St
34
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi·11 min·Main Street
35
Continue on IL 3
23 mi·28 min·IL 3
36
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi·10 min·State Street
37
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Chester Road
38
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Given the 5h 50m duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to ensure you have ample daylight for the entire journey. With only one recommended stop, you can be quite flexible with your pacing. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially as you transition between the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and US Highway 67. The estimated fuel cost of $42 is a helpful budget guide. For this one-day trip, consider leaving Burgess, IL early to maximize your time and minimize any need for stops if you prefer a more direct approach.
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 134.2 miles from Burgess, IL, or about 3h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.2 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 59 miles or 1h 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 134.2 miles or 3h 1m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Burgess, 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 Burgess, IL
This is one driving day of about 268.3 miles and 5h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 59 miles from Burgess, 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 East 1500th Street for about 35.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 134.2 mi from Burgess, IL
· 3h 1m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$41.95 one way
$83.89 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg94 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$46.05
$92.11
premium
$4.89
$51.63
$103.26
diesel
$5.61
$59.24
$118.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$42
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$67–$92
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 93.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
80.5
0
$28.17
$12.88
Efficient EV
67.1
0
$23.48
$10.73
EV Truck/SUV
107.3
1
$37.56
$17.17
Gas CO2
94 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (67% 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
Burgess, IL
Morning
in Burgess on Saturday
Local time
11:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bremen, IL
Morning
in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
11:02 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
27 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
5h 50m 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 Burgess, IL to Bremen, IL covers 268.3 miles and takes about 5h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East 1500th Street, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, US Highway 67. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 134.2 miles from Burgess, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.95 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 268.3 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (233rd Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (40th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (230th Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Burgess, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
