Drive Time
5h 47m
Distance
344 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$51
one way
The drive from Lincolnwood, IL to Bremen, IL covers 344 miles and takes about 5h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Crawford Avenue, North Pulaski Road, Kennedy Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.07 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
172 miles from Lincolnwood, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 53m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 47m drive with frequent turns across 344 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crawford Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Pulaski Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kennedy Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dan Ryan Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dan Ryan Expressway (Express) | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 57 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 64 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| IL 127 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Lincolnwood, IL and Bremen, IL.
Start on West Pratt Avenue
Turn right onto Crawford Avenue
Continue on North Pulaski Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
Continue on Dan Ryan Expressway
Keep slight left to continue on Dan Ryan Expressway (Express)
Keep slight right to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
Turn straight
Turn right onto West Water Street
Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
Exit the roundabout
Turn left
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
Continue on Shawneetown
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 172 miles or 2h 53m 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 46m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Lincolnwood, 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 Lincolnwood, IL
This is one driving day of about 344 miles and 5h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 172 mi from Lincolnwood, IL · 2h 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
172 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 172 miles from Lincolnwood, 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
$51.07 one way
$102.14 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $57.60 | $115.20 |
| premium | $4.65 | $63.03 | $126.06 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $71.83 | $143.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$51
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$76–$101
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 120.4 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 103.2 | 1 | $36.12 | $16.51 |
| Efficient EV | 86 | 0 | $30.10 | $13.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 137.6 | 1 | $48.16 | $22.02 |
Gas CO2
120 kg
EV CO2
40 kg (67% 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 Lincolnwood on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
51°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
5:50 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
54°F
Champaign, IL
172 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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