Origin
Frankfort, IL
Morning in Frankfort on Monday
Local time
11:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Frankfort, IL to Bremen, IL
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
69.4 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
3 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
★
6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 48m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Frankfort, IL
Mike Tyurin
Trip Overview
The drive from Frankfort, IL to Bremen, IL covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 3, Russell Street, Walnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on IL 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.54 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34.7 miles from Frankfort, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Frankfort, IL to Bremen, IL covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Benton Road.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.4 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: near the start (North Benton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 149 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Benton Road
Turn left onto North Benton Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 149 / East Main Street
Turn right onto IL 149 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Enter roundabout
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Johnston City, Herrin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Johnston City, Herrin
4
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Herrin Road
Turn right onto Herrin Road
Navigation decision point
Towns Along This Route
Between Frankfort, IL and Bremen, IL, road signs point toward Johnston City and Herrin.
Johnston City
8.1 mi in
|
~10m
Herrin
8.1 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 3 | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| Russell Street | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Walnut Street | 8.3 mi | 10m |
| Herrin Road | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| State Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 5.1 mi | 5m |
| East Herrin Street | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 2.3 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
IL 3
— 22.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on East Saint Louis Street
98 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Saint Louis Street
2
Turn left onto North Benton Road
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
North Benton Road
3
Turn right onto IL 149
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
East Main Street
4
Enter roundabout
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
5
Continue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
6
Merge onto I 57
5.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward Johnston City, Herrin
8
Turn right onto Herrin Road
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Herrin Road
9
Continue on East Herrin Street
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Herrin Street
10
Continue on Herrin Road
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Herrin Road
11
Enter roundabout onto Cambria Road
35 ft
·
0 sec
·
Cambria Road
12
Continue on Cambria Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambria Road
13
Turn left onto IL 149
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Russell Street
14
Turn left onto IL 13; IL 127; IL 149
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Street
15
Turn right onto IL 127; IL 149
8.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Walnut Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3
23 mi
·
25 min
·
IL 3
17
Keep slight right at fork
212 ft
·
2 sec
18
Merge onto IL 3; IL 150
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
19
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
20
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 34.7 miles from Frankfort, IL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 69.4 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.7 miles or 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 18m
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 Frankfort, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Frankfort, IL
This is one driving day of about 69.4 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Frankfort, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on IL 3 for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.7 mi from Frankfort, IL · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 69.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.7 miles from Frankfort, 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
$10.54 one way
$21.08 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $11.62 | $23.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $13.10 | $26.20 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Walkers Bluff
Carterville, IL
RED_E
4 DCFC
Southern Illinois Airport
Murphysboro, IL
RED_E
2 DCFC
SIUC Transportation Education Center
Murphysboro, IL
RED_E
2 DCFC
RED_E: 3
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.07 | $2.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.72 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Morning in Bremen on Monday
Local time
11:49 AM
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
Along the Route
79°F
Cambria, IL
35 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
1 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
1h 34m 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 Frankfort, IL to Bremen, IL covers 69.4 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 3, Russell Street, Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.7 miles from Frankfort, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.54 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.4 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: near the start (North Benton Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 149 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.5 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Between Frankfort, IL and Bremen, IL, road signs point toward Johnston City and Herrin.
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