Trip from Guilford, IL to Bremen, IL

Drive Time

7h 55m

Distance

383.7 mi

618 km

Drive Score

10/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$58

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

7h 47m ★

6 AM

7h 56m

8 AM

8h 14m

10 AM

8h 2m

12 PM

8h 0m

3 PM

8h 3m

5 PM

8h 13m

8 PM

7h 51m

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

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Guilford to Bremen covers 383.7 miles across the Midwest, a journey that typically takes 7 hours and 55 minutes behind the wheel. Given the duration, this route is best suited for a single, long day of driving if you prefer to reach your destination quickly. You will rely primarily on I-55, the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, and I-155 to navigate the state. Expect to set aside about $58 for fuel, though actual costs will fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Because both locations are situated within Illinois, you will experience a consistent regional feel throughout the trip. It is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that favors efficiency over scenic detours.

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

2 planned breaks

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

191.9 miles from Guilford, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 4h 3m into the drive .

Drive Character

This trip is defined by its high-speed interstate travel, with 70% of the journey spent on major highways. You should prepare for a consistent, highway-focused experience that keeps you moving steadily toward your destination. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on I-55, where you will cover 111.9 miles without needing to change your primary route. While the road is efficient, the repetitive nature of interstate driving means you should stay alert during the longer segments. Expect a mix of major interchanges as you transition between the Chicago-Kansas City Expressway and I-155, keeping your pace reliable for the duration of the 383.7-mile trek.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 36 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 Chicago-Kansas City Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.4 miles in near US 20 / U.S. Grant Memorial Highway.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 383.7 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (US 20 / U.S. Grant Memorial Highway): Navigation decision point; at 205 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 239.1 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

10.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | US 20 / U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

At end of road, turn right onto US 20 / U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Navigation decision point

205 mi into trip | ~4h 17m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

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

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

239.1 mi into trip | ~4h 54m 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 none / straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

317 mi into trip | ~6h 18m in

Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

331.2 mi into trip | ~6h 41m 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
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway	72.3 mi	1h 17m
I 155	31.8 mi	34m
Viaduct Road	23.7 mi	35m
IL 3	23.3 mi	28m
Waller Road	14.9 mi	22m
Jefferson Street	14.4 mi	21m
I 474	13.8 mi	14m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on West Guilford Road

0.4 mi · 56 sec · West Guilford Road

Continue on West Rawlins Road

1.9 mi · 4 min · West Rawlins Road

At end of road, turn right onto CR 4

8.1 mi · 14 min · North Elizabeth Scales Mound Road

At end of road, turn right onto US 20

1.7 mi · 2 min · U.S. Grant Memorial Highway

Turn left onto IL 84

4.9 mi · 7 min · Washington Street

Turn left onto IL 84

0.4 mi · 54 sec · Jefferson Street

Continue on IL 84

14 mi · 20 min · Jefferson Street

Continue on US 52; IL 64; IL 84

1.1 mi · 2 min · Chicago Avenue

Turn right onto IL 84

24 mi · 35 min · Viaduct Road

Continue on IL 84

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on IL 84

15 mi · 22 min · Waller Road

Continue on IL 84

2.0 mi · 3 min · 2nd Avenue

Turn left

0.5 mi · 1 min

Merge onto I 80

9.5 mi · 10 min · I 80

Keep slight left at fork onto IL 110

72 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward I 474 East: Indianapolis

Merge onto I 474

14 mi · 14 min · I 474

Merge onto I 74

1.4 mi · 1 min · I 74

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 155 South: Lincoln

Continue on I 155

32 mi · 34 min · I 155

Merge onto I 55

34 mi · 37 min · I 55

Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 55

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

Planning for two well-timed stops is the best way to maintain your energy during this nearly eight-hour drive. Leaving early in the morning helps you navigate traffic patterns more effectively, giving you the flexibility to arrive in Bremen by the late afternoon. Since you are looking at a fuel budget of $58, keep an eye on your gauge during the 111.9-mile stretch on I-55 to ensure you are refilling at convenient intervals. Use your two planned stops as opportunities to stretch and reset rather than pushing through the entire distance at once. By pacing yourself and respecting the highway-heavy nature of this route, you can make the journey feel much more manageable.

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 191.9 miles from Guilford, IL, or about 4h 3m 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 84 miles or 2h 7m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 191.9 miles or 4h 3m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 6h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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.

Pick one backup stop option before the midpoint in case traffic changes your pacing.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Guilford, IL

This is one driving day of about 383.7 miles and 7h 55m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 84 miles from Guilford, IL.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 2 real breaks 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 191.9 mi from Guilford, IL · 4h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

192 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

Peoria, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 84 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Peoria, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 191.9 miles from Guilford, 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.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$58.28 one way

$116.56 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 134 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$64.25	$128.49
premium	$4.80	$72.43	$144.87
diesel	$5.64	$85.24	$170.49

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$58

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$83–$108

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 134.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $40 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	115.1	1	$40.29	$18.42
Efficient EV	95.9	1	$33.57	$15.35
EV Truck/SUV	153.5	1	$53.72	$24.56

Gas CO2

134 kg

EV CO2

45 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Guilford, IL

Evening in Guilford on Sunday

Local time

6:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Evening in Bremen on Sunday

Local time

6:45 PM

CDT

Current temp

71°F

Unavailable

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

2 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

7h 55m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Guilford, IL to Bremen, IL covers 383.7 miles and takes about 7h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, Chicago-Kansas City Expressway, I 155. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 191.9 miles from Guilford, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $58.28 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

Plan about 2 meaningful breaks for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

The route from Guilford, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Guilford, IL to Bremen, IL

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Bremen, IL

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Guilford, IL

Bremen, IL

Same local time

2 degrees cooler at arrival

7h 55m on the road

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