Origin
Grafton, IL
Evening in Grafton on Thursday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Grafton, IL to Bremen, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
104.7 mi
168 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
★
6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Grafton, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Grafton, IL to Bremen, IL covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 3, I 255, New Missouri Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.3 miles on IL 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.37 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.
Midpoint
52.3 miles from Grafton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 104.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Grafton, IL to Bremen, IL covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 21m, 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 26 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 23.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 100 / East Main Street.
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 2h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 100 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 67 / Landmarks Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (IL 255): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 100 / East Main Street
Turn left onto IL 100 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
3
14.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 67 / Landmarks Boulevard
Turn right onto US 67 / Landmarks Boulevard
Navigation decision point
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
IL 255
Merge onto IL 255
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
44 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward IL 15 East: Belleville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Exit 17A
Toward IL 15 East: Belleville
5
53.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 9m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| I 255 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| New Missouri Avenue | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| River Road | 8.8 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 8 mi | 11m |
| South Illinois Street | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| State Route 159 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| State Street | 6.1 mi | 10m |
Longest stretch:
IL 3
— 23.3 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Grafton, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on Oak Street
86 ft
·
8 sec
·
Oak Street
2
Turn left onto IL 100
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Continue on IL 100
8.8 mi
·
13 min
·
River Road
4
Continue on IL 100
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Great River Road
5
Continue on IL 100
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Broadway
6
Turn right onto US 67
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Landmarks Boulevard
7
Continue on IL 143
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
River Heritage Parkway
Use the left lane.
8
Turn straight onto IL 143
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Ferguson Avenue
9
Continue on IL 143
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
West Madison Avenue
10
Continue on IL 143
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edwardsville Road
11
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 255 South
12
Merge onto IL 255
5.6 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 255
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 17A
Toward IL 15 East: Belleville
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on IL 15
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
New Missouri Avenue
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
17
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft
·
3 sec
18
Turn right onto IL 159
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
South Illinois Street
19
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
20
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
21
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
22
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
23
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
24
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
25
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
26
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 52.3 miles from Grafton, IL, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.3 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 23 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 52.3 miles or 1h 8m 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 54m
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 Grafton, 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 Grafton, IL
This is one driving day of about 104.7 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Grafton, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 3 for about 23.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 52.3 mi from Grafton, IL · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 52.3 miles from Grafton, 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
$16.37 one way
$32.74 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.97 | $35.94 |
| premium | $4.89 | $20.15 | $40.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.12 | $46.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.4 | 0 | $10.99 | $5.03 |
| Efficient EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.16 | $4.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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
Evening in Bremen on Thursday
Local time
5:07 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
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
2h 21m 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 Grafton, IL to Bremen, IL covers 104.7 miles and takes about 2h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 3, I 255, New Missouri Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.3 miles from Grafton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.37 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 is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 100 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.9 miles (US 67 / Landmarks Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 23.5 miles (IL 255): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Grafton, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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