Origin
Crest Hill, IL
Late night in Crest Hill on Saturday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Crest Hill, 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
6h 7m
Distance
311.5 mi
501 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$49
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 54m
★
6 AM
6h 7m
8 AM
6h 33m
10 AM
6h 16m
12 PM
6h 14m
3 PM
6h 17m
5 PM
6h 31m
8 PM
5h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Crest Hill, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Crest Hill, IL to Bremen, IL covers 311.5 miles and takes about 6h 7m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, IL 3, North Illinois Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 235.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.70 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
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
155.8 miles from Crest Hill, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 7m. Total distance: 311.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 7m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a 6h 7m highway drive covering 311.5 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and IL 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 235.7 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 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 235.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and IL 3. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 7 / Theodore Street.
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 311.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (IL 7 / Theodore Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 7 / Theodore Street
At end of road, turn right onto IL 7 / Theodore Street
Navigation decision point
5
4.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West: Moline-Rock Island
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 80 West: Moline-Rock Island
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
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I 80
Merge onto I 80
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
102.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m 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
166.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 6m in
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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.
On the drive from Crest Hill, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
102.1 mi in
|
~1h 56m
|
via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 235.7 mi | 4h 14m |
| 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 |
| I 80 | 4.2 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 235.7 mi, about 4h 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Crest Hill, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on Oakland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Oakland Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto IL 7
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Theodore Street
3
Turn left onto IL 7
2.6 mi
·
5 min
·
North Larkin Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 80 West: Moline-Rock Island
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 80
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
Exit 126A
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
7
Merge onto I 55
93 mi
·
1 hr 40 min
·
I 55
Use the right lane.
8
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.
9
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.
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
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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 155.8 miles from Crest Hill, IL, or about 2h 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 235.7 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 69 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 155.8 miles or 2h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 47m
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 Crest Hill, 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 Crest Hill, IL
This is one driving day of about 311.5 miles and 6h 7m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 69 miles from Crest Hill, 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 235.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 155.8 mi from Crest Hill, IL · 2h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
156 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 69 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 155.8 miles from Crest Hill, 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 235.7 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
$48.70 one way
$97.40 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
109 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $53.47 | $106.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $59.95 | $119.89 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $68.78 | $137.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$49
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$74–$99
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 109 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 93.5 | 1 | $32.71 | $14.95 |
| Efficient EV | 77.9 | 0 | $27.26 | $12.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 124.6 | 1 | $43.61 | $19.94 |
Gas CO2
109 kg
EV CO2
36 kg (67% 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
Late night in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
5:34 AM
CDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
78°F
Springfield, IL
156 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
7 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
6h 7m 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 Crest Hill, IL to Bremen, IL covers 311.5 miles and takes about 6h 7m 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 155.8 miles from Crest Hill, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.70 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 1 meaningful break 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 311.5 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (IL 7 / Theodore Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (I 80): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Crest Hill, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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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