The drive from Evergreen Park, IL to Bremen, IL covers 335.1 miles and takes about 6h 28m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 57, I 64, IL 127 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly highway.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 258.2 miles on I 57.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.39 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
167.6 miles from Evergreen Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 57
258.2 mi
4h 41m
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
South Western Avenue
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 258.2 mi, about 4h 41m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Evergreen Park, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on US 12; US 20
1.0 mi·1 min·West 95th Street
2
Turn right onto South Western Avenue
2.0 mi·3 min·South Western Avenue
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto West 111th Street
0.6 mi·1 min·West 111th Street
Use the left lane.
4
Continue on West Monterey Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·West Monterey Avenue
5
Turn right onto South Marshfield Avenue
133 ft·2 sec·South Marshfield Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·31 sec
Toward I 57 South
7
Merge onto I 57
197 mi·3 hr 35 min·I 57
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
61 mi·1 hr 5 min·I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi·49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
10
Merge onto I 64
23 mi·24 min·I 64
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward IL 127
12
Turn straight onto IL 127
22 mi·27 min·IL 127
13
Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154
0.6 mi·50 sec·West Water Street
14
Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154
0.4 mi·34 sec·Kennedy Drive
15
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
168 ft·2 sec·IL 154
16
Continue on IL 154
8.9 mi·13 min·IL 154
17
Turn left onto IL 150
4.2 mi·7 min·IL 150
18
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150
6.6 mi·11 min·Main Street
19
Continue on IL 4; IL 150
5.9 mi·10 min·Shawneetown
20
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi·34 sec·Chester Road
21
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 167.6 miles from Evergreen Park, IL, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 258.2 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 74 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.6 miles or 3h 6m 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 3m
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 Evergreen Park, 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 Evergreen Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 335.1 miles and 6h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Evergreen Park, 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 258.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 334.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip|~1m in|South Western Avenue
Turn right onto South Western Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
3 mi into trip|~5m in|West 111th Street
Turn left onto West 111th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.3 mi into trip|~8m in|I 57
Merge onto I 57
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
201.4 mi into trip|~3h 44m 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
5
334.9 mi into trip|~6h 27m in|Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.39 one way
$104.78 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg117 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$57.52
$115.04
premium
$4.89
$64.49
$128.97
diesel
$5.61
$73.99
$147.97
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 117.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
100.5
1
$35.19
$16.08
Efficient EV
83.8
0
$29.32
$13.40
EV Truck/SUV
134
1
$46.91
$21.45
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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
Evergreen Park, IL
Afternoon
in Evergreen Park on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bremen, IL
Afternoon
in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
3:33 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 9 mph32% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
73°F
Bruce, IL
168 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
30 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 28m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
335.1 mi in 6h 28m, mostly highway — 258.2 mi of that is on I 57.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 258.2 mi on I 57.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near South Western Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
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 335.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 1 miles (South Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (West 111th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 28m. Total distance: 335.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 28m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 258.2 miles on I 57. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Bremen, IL before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (South Western Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (West 111th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.3 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Pullman National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Not recommended in a single day. At 6.5 hours each way, a round trip means 12.9 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Bremen, IL before the return drive.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
