Origin
Coral, IL
Morning in Coral on Friday
Local time
10:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Coral, IL to Bremen, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
7h
Distance
364.1 mi
586 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 49m
★
6 AM
7h 1m
8 AM
7h 23m
10 AM
7h 8m
12 PM
7h 6m
3 PM
7h 10m
5 PM
7h 22m
8 PM
6h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Coral, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Coral, IL to Bremen, IL covers 364.1 miles and takes about 7h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 39, IL 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 142.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $56.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
2 planned breaks
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
182 miles from Coral, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 19m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 7h. Total distance: 364.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 2 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
7h drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 7h highway drive covering 364.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 39. The longest continuous stretch is about 142.7 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 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 142.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and I 39. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 5.5 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 364.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Enter roundabout toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
5
24.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
6
147 mi into trip
|
~2h 41m in
|
US 51
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51 toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champai...
8
154.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m in
|
I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
7
219.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 59m in
|
I 55
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Coral, IL and Bremen, IL, road signs point toward Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur and Springfield.
Champaign
147 mi in
|
~2h 41m
|
via US 51
Saint Louis
147 mi in
|
~2h 41m
|
via US 51
Decatur
147 mi in
|
~2h 41m
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via US 51
Springfield
154.6 mi in
|
~2h 49m
|
via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 142.7 mi | 2h 34m |
| I 39 | 122.1 mi | 2h 11m |
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| Jane Addams Memorial Tollway | 18.4 mi | 19m |
| North Illinois Street | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| South Illinois Street | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 8 mi | 11m |
| US 51 | 7.6 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 142.7 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coral, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on US 20
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Grant Highway
2
Turn left onto A44
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
West Coral Road
3
Turn left onto IL 23
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
4
Enter roundabout onto IL 23
105 ft
·
1 sec
·
South State Street
5
Continue on IL 23
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
South State Street
6
Enter roundabout
201 ft
·
3 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
7
Continue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward I 90 Toll West: Rockford
8
Merge onto I 90
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I-39 South, US 51 South: Bloomington
10
Merge onto I 39; US 51
0.5 mi
·
30 sec
·
I 39; US 51
11
Continue on I 39; US 20; US 51
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
I 39; US 20; US 51
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 39; US 51
119 mi
·
2 hr 8 min
·
I 39; US 51
13
Keep slight right at fork onto US 51
7.6 mi
·
8 min
·
US 51
Toward I 55 South, US 51 South: Peoria, Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
17
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
18
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
19
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
20
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Illinois Street
21
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
22
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
23
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
24
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
25
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
26
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
27
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
28
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
29
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 182 miles from Coral, IL, or about 3h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.7 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 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 182 miles or 3h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 34m
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 Coral, 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.
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Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Coral, IL
This is one driving day of about 364.1 miles and 7h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Coral, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 2 real breaks rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 55 for about 142.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 182 mi from Coral, IL · 3h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
182 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 182 miles from Coral, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.7 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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$56.92 one way
$113.85 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
127 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $62.50 | $125.00 |
| premium | $4.89 | $70.07 | $140.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $80.39 | $160.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.29
Jane Addams Memorial Tollway
(18.4 mi)
$1.29
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$83–$108
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 127.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $38 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 109.2 | 1 | $38.23 | $17.48 |
| Efficient EV | 91 | 1 | $31.86 | $14.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 145.6 | 1 | $50.97 | $23.30 |
Gas CO2
127 kg
EV CO2
43 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Friday
Local time
10:03 AM
CDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Clear
S 5 mph
2% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 11:52PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 16 at 11:52PM CDT until April 17 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
74°F
Jacksonville, IL
182 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
9 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
7h on the road
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Coral, IL to Bremen, IL covers 364.1 miles and takes about 7h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 39, IL 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 182 miles from Coral, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $56.92 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 364.1 miles you will encounter 15 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 24.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 147 miles (US 51): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Coral, IL and Bremen, IL, road signs point toward Champaign, Saint Louis, Decatur and Springfield.
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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