Origin
Carbondale, IL
Afternoon in Carbondale on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carbondale, IL to Bremen, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
44.7 mi
72 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carbondale, IL
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Trip Overview
Carbondale to Bremen is 44.7 miles and takes about 58 minutes via IL 3, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Illinois, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, mostly highway-focused trip that's perfect for a quick hop between towns. Given its short duration, you won't need to worry about extensive planning or overnight stays. Consider this an easy add-on to another journey or a simple commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 3 | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| East Main Street | 7 mi | 10m |
| State Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| IL 149 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Walnut Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 3
— 22.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carbondale, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on IL 13
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
East Main Street
2
Continue on Walnut Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Walnut Street
3
Continue on IL 149
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 149
4
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3
23 mi
·
25 min
·
IL 3
5
Keep slight right at fork
212 ft
·
2 sec
6
Merge onto IL 3; IL 150
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
7
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
8
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 22.4 miles from Carbondale, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 15.3 and 38.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
15.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
IL 3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3
Navigation decision point
4
38.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
38.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
IL 3; IL 150 / State Street
Merge onto IL 3; IL 150 / State Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.99 one way
$13.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $7.67 | $15.35 |
| premium | $4.89 | $8.60 | $17.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.87 | $19.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.15 |
| Efficient EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.91 | $1.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.26 | $2.86 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Bremen, IL
Afternoon in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
1:04 PM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Rain Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy
NW 10 to 16 mph
60% chance
Live forecast
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
1 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
58m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 65% of the journey taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 22.9 miles on IL 3, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the trip. The transition from East Main Street and State Street in Carbondale to IL 3 marks the shift to more open road driving. Expect a smooth, relatively uninterrupted experience as you make your way toward Bremen.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22.9 mi on IL 3.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 3 and East Main Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 15.3 miles in near IL 3.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Carbondale, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 58m with 65% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (IL 3): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.2 miles (IL 3; IL 150 / State Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 58m. Total distance: 44.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22.9 miles on IL 3. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 15.3 miles (IL 3): Navigation decision point; at 38.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 38.2 miles (IL 3; IL 150 / State Street): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bremen, 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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