Origin
Knox, IL
Morning in Knox on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
CDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Knox, IL to Bremen, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
5h 14m
Distance
262.3 mi
422 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 1m
★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 24m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Knox, IL
Otto Rascon
Trip Overview
The drive from Knox, IL to Bremen, IL covers 262.3 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 55, I 74, I 155 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 111.9 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.01 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
131.2 miles from Knox, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 27m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 14m. Total distance: 262.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 14m highway drive covering 262.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and I 74. The longest continuous stretch is about 111.9 miles on I 55.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 I 74. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in.
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 262.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 83.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 74 East: Peoria
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
5
83.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
I 55
Merge onto I 55
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
117.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 13m 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 straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
195.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 37m in
Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
5
209.9 mi into trip
|
~4h 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 |
| I 74 | 33.8 mi | 36m |
| I 155 | 31.8 mi | 34m |
| IL 3 | 23.3 mi | 28m |
| I 474 | 13.8 mi | 14m |
| North Illinois Street | 9.8 mi | 15m |
| South Illinois Street | 8.3 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 8 mi | 11m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 111.9 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Knox, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on Knox Station Road
148 ft
·
10 sec
·
Knox Station Road
2
Turn left onto Mine Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Mine Road
3
Turn right onto Knox Road 1020 E
1.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Knox Road 1020 E
4
Continue on US 150
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
US 150
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 74 East: Peoria
6
Merge onto I 74
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 74
7
Take the exit
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
8
Merge onto I 474
14 mi
·
14 min
·
I 474
9
Merge onto I 74
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 74
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 155 South: Lincoln
11
Continue on I 155
32 mi
·
34 min
·
I 155
12
Merge onto I 55
34 mi
·
37 min
·
I 55
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
15
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
16
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
17
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
18
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Illinois Street
19
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
20
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
21
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
22
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
23
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
25
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
26
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
27
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 131.2 miles from Knox, IL, or about 2h 27m 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 58 miles or 1h 8m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.2 miles or 2h 27m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 8m
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 Knox, 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 Knox, IL
This is one driving day of about 262.3 miles and 5h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Knox, 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 55 for about 111.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.2 mi from Knox, IL · 2h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
131 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 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 131.2 miles from Knox, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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
$41.01 one way
$82.02 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
92 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $45.02 | $90.05 |
| premium | $4.89 | $50.48 | $100.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $57.91 | $115.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 91.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 78.7 | 0 | $27.54 | $12.59 |
| Efficient EV | 65.6 | 0 | $22.95 | $10.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 104.9 | 1 | $36.72 | $16.79 |
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Morning in Bremen on Friday
Local time
6:30 AM
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
5 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
5h 14m 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 Knox, IL to Bremen, IL covers 262.3 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, I 74, 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 131.2 miles from Knox, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.01 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 262.3 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 83.6 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 117.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Knox, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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