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Trip from East Moline, IL to Bremen, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

6h 4m

Distance

309.7 mi

498 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$48

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
5h 52m ★
6 AM
6h 5m
8 AM
6h 30m
10 AM
6h 14m
12 PM
6h 11m
3 PM
6h 15m
5 PM
6h 29m
8 PM
5h 57m

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

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East Moline, IL

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Trip Overview

This 309.7-mile journey from East Moline, Illinois, to Bremen, Illinois, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 6 hours and 4 minutes to complete. Predominantly a highway-focused drive, 85% of the route utilizes major expressways like I-55 and I-155, making it an efficient trip across the Midwest. With an estimated fuel cost of $48, this route is a straightforward drive, best tackled in one go rather than splitting into multiple days. You'll be covering a significant distance on well-maintained highways, so preparation for a day of consistent driving is key.

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

154.9 miles from East Moline, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 4m. Total distance: 309.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 4m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 309.7-mile trip, with 85% of the route on major roads like I-55 and I-155. The Chicago-Kansas City Expressway is a significant part of this journey. You’ll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch at 111.9 miles, primarily on I-55. This means a good portion of the drive will be at highway speeds, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is high-speed, be mindful of potential changes as you approach your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 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 111.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near 11th Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 309.7 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 1.1 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 131 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 key points

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

4
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in | 11th Street

Turn right onto 11th Street

Navigation decision point

5
131 mi into trip | ~2h 26m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
165.1 mi into trip | ~3h 3m 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
5
243 mi into trip | ~4h 27m in

Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
5
257.2 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in | IL 159 / South Illinois Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 111.9 mi 2h 1m
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway 75.6 mi 1h 21m
I 155 31.8 mi 34m
IL 3 23.3 mi 28m
I 474 13.8 mi 14m
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
South Illinois Street 8.3 mi 12m
Main Street 8 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on 7th Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · 7th Street
2

Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Avenue of the Cities
3

Turn right onto 11th Street

188 ft · 16 sec · 11th Street
4

Turn left onto Avenue of the Cities

0.9 mi · 1 min · Avenue of the Cities
5

Continue on Avenue of the Cities

0.7 mi · 1 min · Avenue of the Cities
6

Continue on Colona Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Colona Road
7

Turn left onto Cleveland Road

1.0 mi · 1 min · Cleveland Road
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 38 sec
9

Merge onto I 80; IL 110

3.3 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
10

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
11

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min
Toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
12

Merge onto I 474

14 mi · 14 min · I 474
13

Merge onto I 74

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 74
14

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
15

Continue on I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155
16

Merge onto I 55

34 mi · 37 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

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.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
19

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
20

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
21

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
22

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street
23

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street
24

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
25

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
26

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St
27

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street
28

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3
29

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street
30

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
31

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

Given the 6-hour duration, an early morning departure from East Moline is recommended to maximize daylight and arrive in Bremen at a reasonable hour. With only one recommended stop, plan it strategically for a break during that longest stretch of 111.9 miles on I-55. The fuel cost is estimated at $48, so ensure your tank is full before leaving Illinois to avoid unnecessary stops. This route's highway-centric nature means you can maintain a steady pace, but always stay aware of traffic conditions, especially as you approach more populated areas.

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 154.9 miles from East Moline, IL, or about 2h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 111.9 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 68 miles or 1h 18m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 154.9 miles or 2h 52m 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 45m

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 Moline, 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 East Moline, IL

This is one driving day of about 309.7 miles and 6h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 68 miles from East Moline, 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 111.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 154.9 mi from East Moline, IL · 2h 52m into the drive

Downtown Hillsboro, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hillsboro, IL

155 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

Toulon, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 68 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Virginia, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 154.9 miles from East Moline, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 111.9 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.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 160.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.42 one way

$96.84 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 108 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $53.16 $106.32
premium $4.89 $59.60 $119.20
diesel $5.61 $68.38 $136.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$48

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$73–$98

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 108.4 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 92.9 1 $32.52 $14.87
Efficient EV 77.4 0 $27.10 $12.39
EV Truck/SUV 123.9 1 $43.36 $19.82

Gas CO2

108 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

East Moline, IL

Night in East Moline on Thursday

Local time

10:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Night in Bremen on Thursday

Local time

10:17 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 9 mph 32% chance Live forecast

73°F

Hillsboro, IL

155 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

6h 4m 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 Moline, IL to Bremen, IL covers 309.7 miles and takes about 6h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, I 155. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 154.9 miles from East Moline, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $48.42 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 16 significant decision points across 309.7 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 1.1 miles (11th Street): Navigation decision point; at 131 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 165.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Moline, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument.

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