Origin
Decatur, IL
Afternoon in Decatur on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Decatur, IL to Bremen, IL
Drive Time
3h 40m
Distance
167.1 mi
269 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
10 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 28m
★
6 AM
3h 41m
8 AM
4h 6m
10 AM
3h 50m
12 PM
3h 47m
3 PM
3h 51m
5 PM
4h 5m
8 PM
3h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Decatur, IL
Stéphane Tendon
Trip Overview
The drive from Decatur, IL to Bremen, IL covers 167.1 miles and takes about 3h 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Business Route 51, IL 127, 300 East Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.4 miles on South Business Route 51. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.38 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.6 miles from Decatur, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Decatur, IL to Bremen, IL covers 167.1 miles and takes about 3h 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Business Route 51 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near US 51 Business / South Main Street.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 51 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles (US 51; IL 16 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 51 Business / South Main Street
Turn left onto US 51 Business / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
32.8 mi into trip
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~40m in
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US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road
Navigation decision point
4
34.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
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US 51; IL 16 / East 1st Street
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
4
65.5 mi into trip
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~1h 22m in
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US 40; US 51; IL 185 / West Gallatin Street
Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185 / West Gallatin Street
Navigation decision point
5
166.9 mi into trip
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~3h 40m in
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Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Decatur, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
Saint Louis
107.2 mi in
|
~2h 15m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Business Route 51 | 23.4 mi | 29m |
| IL 127 | 22 mi | 27m |
| 300 East Road | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| United States Highway 51 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| North Poplar Street | 11.5 mi | 17m |
| County Road 875 East | 11.1 mi | 12m |
| I 64 | 10.4 mi | 11m |
| 250E | 10.4 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
South Business Route 51
— 23.4 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Decatur, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on East Wood Street
298 ft
·
15 sec
·
East Wood Street
2
Turn left onto US 51 Business
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
3
Continue on US 51 Business
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Business Route 51
4
Take the ramp onto US 51 Business
20 mi
·
23 min
·
South Business Route 51
5
Continue on US 51
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
North 2600 East Rd
6
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2600 East Road
7
Continue on US 51; IL 16
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jackson Street
8
Turn left onto US 51; IL 16
467 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cedar Street
9
Turn right onto US 51; IL 16
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East 1st Street
10
Turn left onto US 51; IL 16
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
South Poplar Street
11
Turn straight onto US 51
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fair Avenue
12
Continue on US 51
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road 2400 E
13
Continue on US 51
15 mi
·
17 min
·
300 East Road
14
Continue on US 51
11 mi
·
12 min
·
County Road 875 East
15
Continue on US 51
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Kennedy Boulevard
16
Turn left onto US 40; US 51; IL 185
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Gallatin Street
17
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
7 sec
18
Continue on US 51
13 mi
·
15 min
·
United States Highway 51
19
Continue on US 51
10 mi
·
11 min
·
250E
20
Continue on US 50; US 51
443 ft
·
5 sec
·
North Mine Street
21
Continue on US 50; US 51
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
N Mine St
22
Continue on US 50; US 51
0.6 mi
·
54 sec
·
North Mine Street
23
Continue on US 51
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
County Road 180 E
24
Continue on US 51
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Commercial Street
25
Continue on US 51
11 mi
·
17 min
·
North Poplar Street
26
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward Saint Louis
27
Merge onto I 64
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 64
28
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 127
29
Turn straight onto IL 127
22 mi
·
27 min
·
IL 127
30
Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Water Street
31
Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
32
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
IL 154
33
Continue on IL 154
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 154
34
Turn left onto IL 150
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 150
35
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
36
Continue on IL 4; IL 150
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Shawneetown
37
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
38
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
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 83.6 miles from Decatur, IL, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.4 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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.6 miles or 1h 42m 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 51m
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 Decatur, 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 Decatur, IL
This is one driving day of about 167.1 miles and 3h 40m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Decatur, 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 South Business Route 51 for about 23.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.6 mi from Decatur, IL · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
84 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 83.6 miles from Decatur, 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.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.38 one way
$50.76 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $27.98 | $55.96 |
| premium | $4.80 | $31.55 | $63.09 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.12 | $74.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
10 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Mach 1 Convenience Store - Tesla Supercharger
Vandalia, IL
Tesla
8 DCFC
Pilot Travel Center 1219
Vandalia, IL
eVgo Network
4 DCFC
Centralia Motel & Extended Stay
Centralia, IL
UNIVERSAL
4 DCFC
Holzhauer Auto Truck Sales
Nashville, IL
Blink Network
2 DCFC
CITY OF DECATUR LIBRARY
Decatur, IL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
CITY OF DECATUR CIVIC CENTER 2
Decatur, IL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
CITY OF DECATUR CIVIC CENTER 1
Decatur, IL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
CITY OF DECATUR LIBRARY 2
Decatur, IL
ChargePoint Network
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Network: 6
eVgo Network: 1
Tesla: 1
UNIVERSAL: 1
Blink Network: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50.1 | 0 | $17.55 | $8.02 |
| Efficient EV | 41.8 | 0 | $14.62 | $6.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.8 | 0 | $23.39 | $10.69 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Afternoon in Bremen on Monday
Local time
12:29 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny
S 12 to 17 mph
9% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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
25 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 40m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Decatur, IL to Bremen, IL covers 167.1 miles and takes about 3h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Business Route 51, IL 127, 300 East Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.6 miles from Decatur, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.38 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (US 51 Business / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.8 miles (US 51; IL 16 / North 2600 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 34.4 miles (US 51; IL 16 / East 1st Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Decatur, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Louis along the way.
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