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Trip from Chatham, IL to Bremen, IL

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

142.9 mi

230 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
2h 53m ★
6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 10m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 26m
8 PM
2h 58m

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

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Trip Overview

This 142.9-mile journey from Chatham, IL to Bremen, IL is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 4 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, it's an economical option for a day trip, requiring no overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes I 55 and IL 3, suggesting a consistent pace for most of the drive. Given its manageable distance and duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day's adventure within the Midwest region. You'll spend the majority of your time on major roadways, making it a practical choice for those prioritizing efficiency.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

71.5 miles from Chatham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for approximately 69% of this 142.9-mile route. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 55, including a longest stretch of 68.5 miles without needing to divert. While the majority is on faster roads like I 55 and IL 3, you will encounter some segments on North Illinois Street, which may offer a slight change of pace. This drive is characterized by its consistent speed and directness, minimizing time spent on slower, more winding local roads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 68.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 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 East Walnut Street.

Route Complexity 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Chatham, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 3h 4m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

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

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Walnut Street

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.4 mi into trip | ~13m in

Take the ramp

Navigation decision point

5
7.7 mi into trip | ~13m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
76.1 mi into trip | ~1h 27m in

Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
5
90.4 mi into trip | ~1h 50m in | IL 159 / South Illinois Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 68.5 mi 1h 13m
IL 3 23.3 mi 28m
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
South Illinois Street 8.3 mi 12m
Main Street 8 mi 11m
State Route 159 6.1 mi 9m
State Street 6.1 mi 10m
Palm Road 3.3 mi 4m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 68.5 mi, about 1h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on IL 4

57 ft · 5 sec · North Main Street
2

Turn right onto East Walnut Street

2.0 mi · 4 min · East Walnut Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on Chatham Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Chatham Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Turn right onto Palm Road

3.3 mi · 4 min · Palm Road
5

Continue on Douglas Street

0.3 mi · 28 sec · Douglas Street
6

Continue on Frazee Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Frazee Road
7

Turn left onto Old Route 66

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Old Route 66
8

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec
9

Merge onto I 55

68 mi · 1 hr 13 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
11

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
12

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
13

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
14

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street
15

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street
16

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
17

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
18

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St
19

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street
20

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3
21

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street
22

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
23

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour, 4-minute duration and 142.9-mile length, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering flexibility in your departure time. With only one recommended stop, you can easily manage your time and fuel needs. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 68.5 miles on I 55, as services might be less frequent in certain areas. The estimated fuel cost of $22 makes budgeting straightforward for this drive.

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 71.5 miles from Chatham, IL, or about 1h 22m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 68.5 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 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.5 miles or 1h 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 29m

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 Chatham, 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 Chatham, IL

This is one driving day of about 142.9 miles and 3h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Chatham, 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 I 55 for about 68.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.5 mi from Chatham, IL · 1h 22m into the drive

city in and seat of St. Clair County, Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Belleville, IL

71 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

Belleville, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Edwardsville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 71.5 miles from Chatham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 68.5 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.34 one way

$44.68 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $24.53 $49.06
premium $4.89 $27.50 $55.00
diesel $5.61 $31.55 $63.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 42.9 0 $15.00 $6.86
Efficient EV 35.7 0 $12.50 $5.72
EV Truck/SUV 57.2 0 $20.01 $9.15

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Chatham, IL

Night in Chatham on Tuesday

Local time

10:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Night in Bremen on Tuesday

Local time

10:52 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°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

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

3h 4m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Chatham, IL to Bremen, IL covers 142.9 miles and takes about 3h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, IL 3, North Illinois 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 71.5 miles from Chatham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.34 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Chatham, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 3h 4m with 69% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Chatham, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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