Drive Time
6h 24m
Distance
372.2 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$55
one way
The drive from Guilford, IL to Bremen, IL covers 372.2 miles and takes about 6h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Rawlins Road, North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road, U for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $55.26 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
186.1 miles from Guilford, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 12m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 24m drive with frequent turns across 372.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Rawlins Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| U | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jefferson Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chicago Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Viaduct Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Guilford, IL and Bremen, IL.
Start on West Guilford Road
Continue on West Rawlins Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto U.S. Grant Memorial Highway
Turn left onto Washington Street
Turn left onto Jefferson Street
Continue on Jefferson Street
Continue on Chicago Avenue
Turn right onto Viaduct Road
Continue on South Main Street
Continue on Waller Road
Continue on 2nd Avenue
Turn left
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
Merge slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
Continue straight
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
Continue on Vandalia Street
Continue on South Morrison Avenue
Continue on North Illinois Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
Continue on State Route 159
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on N Main St
Continue on Main Street
Continue straight
Turn left onto State Street
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 82 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 186.1 miles or 3h 12m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Guilford, 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 Guilford, IL
This is one driving day of about 372.2 miles and 6h 24m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 186.1 mi from Guilford, IL · 3h 12m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
186 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.
A short stop after about 82 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 186.1 miles from Guilford, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$55.26 one way
$110.52 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $62.32 | $124.64 |
| premium | $4.65 | $68.20 | $136.40 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $77.72 | $155.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$55
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 130.2 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $39 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 111.7 | 1 | $39.08 | $17.87 |
| Efficient EV | 93.1 | 1 | $32.57 | $14.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 148.9 | 1 | $52.11 | $23.82 |
Gas CO2
130 kg
EV CO2
44 kg (66% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in Guilford on Saturday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
5:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Decatur, IL
186 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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