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Trip from Germantown Hills, 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

4h 33m

Distance

226 mi

364 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 41 min
4 AM
4h 20m ★
6 AM
4h 34m
8 AM
5h 1m
10 AM
4h 43m
12 PM
4h 41m
3 PM
4h 45m
5 PM
4h 59m
8 PM
4h 26m

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

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human settlement in Woodford County, Illinois, United States of America

Germantown Hills, IL

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Trip Overview

The drive from Germantown Hills, IL to Bremen, IL covers 226 miles and takes about 4h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, I 155, IL 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.9 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $35.33 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

113 miles from Germantown Hills, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 7m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 33m. Total distance: 226 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 4h 33m highway drive covering 226 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 155. The longest continuous stretch is about 111.9 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 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 I 155. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 47.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

4
9 mi into trip | ~13m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

5
47.3 mi into trip | ~55m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
81.4 mi into trip | ~1h 32m 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
159.2 mi into trip | ~2h 56m 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
173.5 mi into trip | ~3h 19m 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
I 155 31.8 mi 34m
IL 3 23.3 mi 28m
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
South Illinois Street 8.3 mi 12m
Main Street 8 mi 11m
North Main Street 6.6 mi 8m
State Route 159 6.1 mi 9m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Germantown Hills, IL and Bremen, IL.

1

Start on IL 116

2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 116
2

Continue on IL 116

6.4 mi · 8 min · North Main Street
3

Turn left

0.4 mi · 52 sec
4

Merge onto I 74

5.3 mi · 5 min · I 74
5

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
6

Continue on I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155
7

Merge onto I 55

34 mi · 37 min · I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

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.
9

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
10

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
11

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
12

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
13

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street
14

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street
15

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
16

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
17

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St
18

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street
19

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3
20

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street
21

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
22

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 113 miles from Germantown Hills, IL, or about 2h 7m 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 50 miles or 58m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113 miles or 2h 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 37m

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 Germantown Hills, 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 Germantown Hills, IL

This is one driving day of about 226 miles and 4h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Germantown Hills, 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 113 mi from Germantown Hills, IL · 2h 7m into the drive

Downtown Maryville, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Maryville, IL

113 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

Grandview, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 50 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hillsboro, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113 miles from Germantown Hills, 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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 77.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$35.33 one way

$70.67 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 79 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $38.79 $77.59
premium $4.89 $43.49 $86.98
diesel $5.61 $49.90 $99.80

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.8 0 $23.73 $10.85
Efficient EV 56.5 0 $19.78 $9.04
EV Truck/SUV 90.4 1 $31.64 $14.46

Gas CO2

79 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 13, 2026

Origin

Germantown Hills, IL

Afternoon in Germantown Hills on Friday

Local time

1:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Friday

Local time

1:16 PM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Partly Sunny

S 15 mph 5% chance Live forecast

58°F

Maryville, IL

113 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

11 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

4h 33m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Germantown Hills, IL to Bremen, IL covers 226 miles and takes about 4h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, I 155, IL 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 113 miles from Germantown Hills, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $35.33 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

This is a straightforward 4h 33m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 47.3 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 81.4 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Germantown Hills, 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.

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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