Origin
Kingston, IL
Night in Kingston on Friday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kingston, IL to Bremen, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 12m
Distance
198.8 mi
320 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 59m
★
6 AM
4h 13m
8 AM
4h 39m
10 AM
4h 22m
12 PM
4h 19m
3 PM
4h 23m
5 PM
4h 38m
8 PM
4h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Kingston, IL
Nicolas Foster
Trip Overview
The drive from Kingston, IL to Bremen, IL covers 198.8 miles and takes about 4h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 72, North 5th Street, IL 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.8 miles on I 72. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.08 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
99.4 miles from Kingston, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 198.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 4h 12m highway drive covering 198.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 72 and North 5th Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.8 miles on I 72.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 72 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 72 and North 5th Street. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near East 2500th 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 198.8 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: at 0.1 miles (East 2500th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North 400th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East 2500th Street
Turn left onto East 2500th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North 400th Avenue
Turn right onto North 400th Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
9.2 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
138.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 49m 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
147.5 mi into trip
|
~3h in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 72 | 39.8 mi | 42m |
| North 5th Street | 26.4 mi | 31m |
| 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:
I 72
— 39.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kingston, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on North 408th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
North 408th Avenue
2
Turn left onto East 2500th Street
487 ft
·
23 sec
·
East 2500th Street
3
Turn right onto North 400th Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North 400th Avenue
4
Turn left onto East 2400th Street
4.1 mi
·
9 min
·
East 2400th Street
5
Continue on Twnshp 1700E
3.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Twnshp 1700E
6
Continue on Township Road 1745E
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Township Road 1745E
7
Continue on County Highway 4
395 ft
·
16 sec
·
County Highway 4
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 72; US 36
40 mi
·
42 min
·
I 72; US 36
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 67 South: Alton
11
Merge onto US 67
12 mi
·
13 min
·
United States Route 67
12
Continue on US 67
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
1440 E
13
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North State Street
14
Continue on US 67
2.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Avenue
15
Continue on US 67
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
16
Continue on US 67
8.1 mi
·
9 min
·
United States Route 67
17
Continue on US 67
26 mi
·
31 min
·
North 5th Street
18
Continue on IL 255
20 mi
·
22 min
·
IL 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on I 255
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 255
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Exit 17A
Toward IL 15 East: Belleville
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on IL 15
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
New Missouri Avenue
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
23
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft
·
3 sec
24
Turn right onto IL 159
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
South Illinois Street
25
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
26
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
27
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
28
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
29
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
30
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
31
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
32
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 99.4 miles from Kingston, IL, or about 2h 4m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 44 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.4 miles or 2h 4m 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 23m
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 Kingston, 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 Kingston, IL
This is one driving day of about 198.8 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Kingston, 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 72 for about 39.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 99.4 mi from Kingston, IL · 2h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.4 miles from Kingston, 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
$31.08 one way
$62.16 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $34.12 | $68.25 |
| premium | $4.89 | $38.26 | $76.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $43.89 | $87.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.87 | $9.54 |
| Efficient EV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.40 | $7.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.5 | 0 | $27.83 | $12.72 |
Gas CO2
70 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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
Night in Bremen on Friday
Local time
9:46 PM
CDT
Current temp
78°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
4 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 12m 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 Kingston, IL to Bremen, IL covers 198.8 miles and takes about 4h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 72, North 5th Street, 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 99.4 miles from Kingston, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $31.08 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 198.8 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: at 0.1 miles (East 2500th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (North 400th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 9.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Kingston, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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