Origin
Carrier Mills, IL
Morning in Carrier Mills on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carrier Mills, IL to Bremen, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 51m
Distance
80.9 mi
130 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 43m
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6 AM
1h 51m
8 AM
2h 8m
10 AM
1h 57m
12 PM
1h 55m
3 PM
1h 58m
5 PM
2h 7m
8 PM
1h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Carrier Mills, IL to Bremen, IL covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 13, IL 3, State Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.8 miles on IL 13. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.65 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
40.5 miles from Carrier Mills, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 51m highway drive covering 80.9 miles, with most of the trip on IL 13 and IL 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.8 miles on IL 13.
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.
IL 13 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 13 and IL 3. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Oak Street.
Route Complexity
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Carrier Mills, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 51m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.5 miles (IL 3): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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Oak Street
Turn right onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Mill Street
Turn right onto North Mill Street
Navigation decision point
4
51.5 mi into trip
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~1h 13m in
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IL 3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3
Navigation decision point
4
74.4 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
3
74.4 mi into trip
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~1h 39m in
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IL 3; IL 150 / State Street
Merge onto IL 3; IL 150 / State Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 13 | 39.8 mi | 54m |
| IL 3 | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| State Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| IL 149 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| Carrier Mills Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Walnut Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Mill Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
IL 13
— 39.8 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carrier Mills, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on Main Street
12 ft
·
2 sec
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Main Street
2
Turn right onto Oak Street
456 ft
·
22 sec
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Oak Street
3
Turn right onto North Mill Street
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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North Mill Street
4
Continue on Carrier Mills Road
2.4 mi
·
5 min
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Carrier Mills Road
5
Turn left onto IL 13
40 mi
·
54 min
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IL 13
6
Continue on Walnut Street
2.2 mi
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3 min
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Walnut Street
7
Continue on IL 149
6.1 mi
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6 min
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IL 149
8
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3
23 mi
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25 min
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IL 3
9
Keep slight right at fork
212 ft
·
2 sec
10
Merge onto IL 3; IL 150
6.2 mi
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10 min
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State Street
11
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Chester Road
12
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
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 40.5 miles from Carrier Mills, IL, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 80 miles or 1h 49m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.5 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 33m
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 Carrier Mills, 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 Carrier Mills, IL
This is one driving day of about 80.9 miles and 1h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Carrier Mills, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on IL 13 for about 39.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.5 mi from Carrier Mills, IL · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.5 miles from Carrier Mills, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bremen, IL
The final approach into Bremen, 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 Bremen, 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
$12.65 one way
$25.30 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.89 | $27.77 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.57 | $31.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.3 | 0 | $8.49 | $3.88 |
| Efficient EV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.08 | $3.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.33 | $5.18 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Morning in Bremen on Wednesday
Local time
7:23 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Partly Sunny
S 15 mph
5% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 2:54PM EDT until April 14 at 4:46AM EDT by NWS Indianapolis IN
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 13 at 11:50AM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
79°F
Cambria, IL
40 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
17 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
1h 51m 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 Carrier Mills, IL to Bremen, IL covers 80.9 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 13, IL 3, State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.5 miles from Carrier Mills, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.65 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 Carrier Mills, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 51m with 85% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Oak Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (North Mill Street): Navigation decision point; at 51.5 miles (IL 3): Navigation decision point.
The route from Carrier Mills, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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