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Trip from Cincinnati, 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

1h 52m

Distance

91.9 mi

148 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 52m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 56m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 47m

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

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Cincinnati, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cincinnati, IL to Bremen, IL covers 91.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on 900E, County Road 800 North, North Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.37 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.

Midpoint

45.9 miles from Cincinnati, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 56m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 91.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m 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 1h 52m drive with frequent turns across 91.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
900E 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Cincinnati, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cincinnati, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
900E
County Road 800 North
North Main Street
West Robinson Avenue
County Road 610 North
County Road 600 North
Fairfield Road
New Fairfield Road

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: 900E — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on County Road 1000N

1.0 mi · 4 min · County Road 1000N
2

Turn left onto 900E

2.0 mi · 4 min · 900E
3

Turn right onto County Road 800 North

3.8 mi · 5 min · County Road 800 North
4

Continue on North Main Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
5

Turn right onto West Robinson Avenue

1.1 mi · 1 min · West Robinson Avenue
6

Continue on County Road 610 North

0.3 mi · 25 sec · County Road 610 North
7

Continue on County Road 600 North

4.8 mi · 7 min · County Road 600 North
8

Continue on Fairfield Road

3.5 mi · 5 min · Fairfield Road
9

Continue on New Fairfield Road

7.0 mi · 10 min · New Fairfield Road
10

Continue on Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street
11

Turn straight onto Broadway Street

2.2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Street
12

Take the ramp slight right

0.3 mi · 22 sec
13

Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway

1.1 mi · 1 min · Ken Gray Expressway
14

Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West: Saint Louis

24 mi · 25 min · I 64 West: Saint Louis
15

Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

0.4 mi · 51 sec · IL 127
16

Turn straight

22 mi · 27 min
17

Turn right onto West Water Street

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street
18

Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
19

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

167 ft · 3 sec · the route
20

Exit the roundabout

8.9 mi · 13 min
21

Turn left

4.2 mi · 7 min
22

Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
23

Continue on Shawneetown

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
24

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
25

Arrive at your destination

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 45.9 miles from Cincinnati, IL, or about 56m 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 20 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45.9 miles or 56m 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 32m

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 Cincinnati, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Cincinnati, IL

This is one driving day of about 91.9 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Cincinnati, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 45.9 mi from Cincinnati, IL · 56m into the drive

capital and largest city of Tennessee, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Nashville, IL

46 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

Mount Vernon, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Nashville, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45.9 miles from Cincinnati, 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.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.37 one way

$28.74 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $15.77 $31.55
premium $4.89 $17.69 $35.37
diesel $5.61 $20.29 $40.58

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27.6 0 $9.65 $4.41
Efficient EV 23 0 $8.04 $3.68
EV Truck/SUV 36.8 0 $12.87 $5.88

Gas CO2

32 kg

EV CO2

11 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cincinnati, IL

Morning in Cincinnati on Saturday

Local time

8:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Saturday

Local time

8:04 AM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

74°F

Nashville, IL

46 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

4 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 52m 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 Cincinnati, IL to Bremen, IL covers 91.9 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are 900E, County Road 800 North, North Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 45.9 miles from Cincinnati, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.37 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 Cincinnati, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 52m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cincinnati, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Cincinnati, IL to Bremen, 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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