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2h 9m
Distance
84.1 mi
135 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
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City of Greenville, IL
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The drive from City of Greenville, IL to Bremen, IL covers 84.1 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 127, IL 154, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57.1 miles on IL 127. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.77 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
42.1 miles from City of Greenville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .
This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 84.1 miles, with most of the trip on IL 127 and IL 154. The longest continuous stretch is about 57.1 miles on IL 127.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
295 ft
Total Descent
312 ft
Highest Point
581 ft
Elevation Range
148 ft
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 127 and IL 154. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Idler Lane.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from City of Greenville, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 2h 9m with 84% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (South Idler Lane): Navigation decision point; at 57.3 miles (IL 13; IL 154 / West Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.2 miles (IL 154): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto South Idler Lane
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154 / West Water Street
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Turn left onto IL 150
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 127 | 57.1 mi | 1h 23m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Shawneetown | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| IL 150 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| West Water Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Kennedy Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Greenville, IL and Bremen, IL.
Start on this road
Turn left onto South Idler Lane
Turn left onto IL 127
Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154
Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
Continue on IL 154
Turn left onto IL 150
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150
Continue on IL 4; IL 150
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Arrive at destination
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.
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 2h 1m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.1 miles or 1h 2m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving City of Greenville, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 City of Greenville, IL
This is one driving day of about 84.1 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.1 mi from City of Greenville, IL · 1h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
42 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 42.1 miles from City of Greenville, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$12.77 one way
$25.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
| premium | $4.80 | $15.88 | $31.75 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.68 | $37.37 |
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: 29.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.83 | $4.04 |
| Efficient EV | 21 | 0 | $7.36 | $3.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.77 | $5.38 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in City of Greenville on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
6:18 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Along the Route
59°F
Nashville, IL
42 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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