Origin
Griggsville, IL
Afternoon in Griggsville on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Griggsville, IL to Bremen, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 42m
Distance
178.6 mi
287 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 29m
★
6 AM
3h 42m
8 AM
4h 7m
10 AM
3h 51m
12 PM
3h 48m
3 PM
3h 52m
5 PM
4h 6m
8 PM
3h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Griggsville, IL
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
This 178.6-mile journey from Griggsville, IL to Bremen, IL is a solid option for a single-day road trip, estimated to take about 3 hours and 42 minutes. With a fuel cost around $28, it's an economical choice for exploring the Midwest. The route primarily utilizes major highways, making it a straightforward drive. You'll spend most of your time on I-72 and IL-3, with a portion beginning on North 5th Street. This highway-focused profile suggests a journey where efficiency is key, rather than leisurely scenic stops, making it ideal for a day trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
89.3 miles from Griggsville, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 42m. Total distance: 178.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that's predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the route utilizing faster roads. This means you'll encounter stretches designed for covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll navigate is 26.4 miles on North 5th Street, offering a taste of the local road network before transitioning to the interstate system. While largely highway-driven, the mix ensures you experience different driving conditions as you progress from your starting point in Griggsville towards Bremen.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 5th Street is the longest continuous segment at about 26.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on North 5th Street and I 72. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Stanford Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 178.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 Stanford Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 107 / West Quincy Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Stanford Street
Turn left onto North Stanford Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 107 / West Quincy Street
Turn right onto IL 107 / West Quincy Street
Navigation decision point
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Turn left toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Springfield
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Springfield
7
117.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m 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
127.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 5th Street | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| I 72 | 25 mi | 26m |
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| United States Route 67 | 20 mi | 22m |
| IL 255 | 19.5 mi | 22m |
| I 255 | 14.9 mi | 17m |
| New Missouri Avenue | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 8 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
North 5th Street
— 26.4 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Griggsville, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on this road
192 ft
·
19 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto North Stanford Street
219 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Stanford Street
3
Turn right onto IL 107
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
·
West Quincy Street
4
Turn left onto IL 107
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
South Wall Street
5
Continue on US 54
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 54
6
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 72 East, US 36 East: Springfield
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 72; US 36
25 mi
·
26 min
·
I 72; US 36
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 67 South: Alton
9
Merge onto US 67
12 mi
·
13 min
·
United States Route 67
10
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1440 E
11
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
12
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Avenue
13
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
14
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
United States Route 67
15
Continue on US 67
26 mi
·
31 min
·
North 5th Street
16
Continue on IL 255
20 mi
·
22 min
·
IL 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 255
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 17A
Toward IL 15 East: Belleville
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on IL 15
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
New Missouri Avenue
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
21
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft
·
3 sec
22
Turn right onto IL 159
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
South Illinois Street
23
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
24
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
25
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
26
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
27
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
28
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
29
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
30
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Given the 3 hour and 42-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure. Plan to depart Griggsville in the morning to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable pace. With only one recommended stop indicated, you have plenty of flexibility to decide when and where to take breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $28 estimated cost suggests a full tank will likely get you there and back comfortably, but it's always wise to be prepared. A specific tip for this route: be aware of the transition points between North 5th Street and I-72, as these are key areas to manage your speed and lane changes.
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 89.3 miles from Griggsville, IL, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 26.4 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 39 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 89.3 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 58m
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 Griggsville, 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 Griggsville, IL
This is one driving day of about 178.6 miles and 3h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Griggsville, 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 North 5th Street for about 26.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 89.3 mi from Griggsville, IL · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 89.3 miles from Griggsville, 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
$27.92 one way
$55.84 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
63 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $30.66 | $61.31 |
| premium | $4.89 | $34.37 | $68.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.43 | $78.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 62.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.6 | 0 | $18.75 | $8.57 |
| Efficient EV | 44.7 | 0 | $15.63 | $7.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 71.4 | 0 | $25.00 | $11.43 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Afternoon in Bremen on Thursday
Local time
12:37 PM
CDT
Current temp
85°F
Mostly Sunny
S 17 mph
14% 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
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
3h 42m 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 Griggsville, IL to Bremen, IL covers 178.6 miles and takes about 3h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 5th Street, I 72, 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 89.3 miles from Griggsville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $27.92 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 178.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 Stanford Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 107 / West Quincy Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Griggsville, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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