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Trip from East Hazel Crest, 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

6h 17m

Distance

326.8 mi

526 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$51

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
6h 4m ★
6 AM
6h 17m
8 AM
6h 42m
10 AM
6h 26m
12 PM
6h 23m
3 PM
6h 27m
5 PM
6h 41m
8 PM
6h 9m

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

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Downtown East Hazel Crest, IL, IL

East Hazel Crest, IL

Hugo Sykes

Trip Overview

This 326.8-mile journey from East Hazel Crest, IL, to Bremen, IL, is designed for a single day of driving, taking approximately 6 hours and 17 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-57, I-64, and IL-127, this highway-focused trip keeps you moving efficiently through the Midwest. With 95% of the drive on highways, expect a straightforward commute rather than a winding scenic tour. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $51, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick regional hop. This drive is well-suited for those looking to cover ground with minimal fuss.

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

163.4 miles from East Hazel Crest, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 17m. Total distance: 326.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 17m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 326.8-mile route, with 95% of your travel occurring on interstates and major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 248.1 miles on I-57, meaning extended periods of consistent driving. While the main roads are designed for speed and efficiency, be prepared for the general character of interstate travel. This route prioritizes directness, allowing you to cover significant distance without frequent detours or slower, winding country roads.

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 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 248.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 326.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1.2 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollwa...
8
1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | I 80

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80 toward I 80 West: Iowa

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5 Toward I 80 West: Iowa
7
5.7 mi into trip | ~10m in

Take the exit toward I 57 South: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
6 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
193.1 mi into trip | ~3h 32m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 248.1 mi 4h 27m
I 64 22.9 mi 24m
IL 127 22 mi 27m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
Main Street 6.6 mi 11m
Shawneetown 5.9 mi 10m
IL 150 4.2 mi 7m
I 80 4.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 248.1 mi, about 4h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hazel Crest, IL and Bremen, IL.

1

Start on 174th Street

83 ft · 9 sec · 174th Street
2

Turn left onto Center Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · Center Avenue
3

Turn left onto 171st Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · 171st Street
4

Turn left onto Wood Street

153 ft · 4 sec · Wood Street
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 294 North, I 80 West: Tri-State Tollway
6

Merge onto I 80; I 294

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tri-State Tollway
7

Keep slight right at fork onto I 80

4.1 mi · 5 min · I 80
Exit 5 Toward I 80 West: Iowa Use the slight right lane.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec
Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9

Merge onto I 57

187 mi · 3 hr 22 min · I 57
Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
12

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 127
14

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127
15

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street
16

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
17

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154
18

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
19

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150
20

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
21

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
22

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
23

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour 17-minute duration, starting your drive early in the morning from East Hazel Crest is advisable to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. You'll have one major stretch of 248.1 miles on I-57, so plan your first stop around the 2-3 hour mark to stretch and refuel. The estimated fuel cost of $51 suggests you'll need to factor in at least one significant fuel stop along the way, likely before or after that long interstate segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the end of the longest stretch to avoid any last-minute scrambling.

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 163.4 miles from East Hazel Crest, IL, or about 3h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 248.1 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 72 miles or 1h 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 163.4 miles or 3h 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 53m

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 East Hazel Crest, 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 East Hazel Crest, IL

This is one driving day of about 326.8 miles and 6h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 72 miles from East Hazel Crest, 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 57 for about 248.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 163.4 mi from East Hazel Crest, IL · 3h into the drive

city in Illinois, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shelbyville, IL

163 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

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 72 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Charleston, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 163.4 miles from East Hazel Crest, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 248.1 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

9 mi from route ~21 min detour Free
Caution: Road Construction Near the Park
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$51.09 one way

$102.18 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $56.10 $112.19
premium $4.89 $62.89 $125.78
diesel $5.61 $72.15 $144.31

Estimated Tolls: $0.01

Tri-state Tollway (0.1 mi) $0.01

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

$51

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$76–$101

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 114.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 98 1 $34.31 $15.69
Efficient EV 81.7 0 $28.60 $13.07
EV Truck/SUV 130.7 1 $45.75 $20.92

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

East Hazel Crest, IL

Evening in East Hazel Crest on Friday

Local time

6:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Evening in Bremen on Friday

Local time

6:19 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

73°F

Shelbyville, IL

163 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 17m 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 East Hazel Crest, IL to Bremen, IL covers 326.8 miles and takes about 6h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 64, IL 127. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 163.4 miles from East Hazel Crest, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $51.09 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 is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 326.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.6 miles (I 80): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from East Hazel Crest, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Pullman National Historical Park.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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