Trip from Markham, IL to Bremen, IL

Drive Time

6h 12m

Distance

324.3 mi

522 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

31 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min

4 AM

5h 59m ★

6 AM

6h 12m

8 AM

6h 37m

10 AM

6h 21m

12 PM

6h 18m

3 PM

6h 22m

5 PM

6h 36m

8 PM

6h 4m

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

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Markham, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Markham, IL to Bremen, IL covers 324.3 miles and takes about 6h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 57, I 64, IL 127 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 248.1 miles on I 57. At current regular gas prices, budget about $49.26 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

162.2 miles from Markham, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 57m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 12m highway drive covering 324.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 57 and I 64. The longest continuous stretch is about 248.1 miles on I 57.

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

There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 248.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.3 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 324.3 miles you will encounter 14 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 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles (I 57): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 190.7 miles (I 57): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

3.3 mi into trip | ~5m in

Take the exit toward I 57 South: Memphis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis

3.6 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 57

Merge onto I 57

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

Use the straight / right lanes.

190.7 mi into trip | ~3h 27m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

251.7 mi into trip | ~4h 33m in

Take the exit toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

324.1 mi into trip | ~6h 11m in | Chester Road

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 57	248.1 mi	4h 27m
I 64	22.9 mi	24m
IL 127	22 mi	27m
IL 154	8.9 mi	13m
Main Street	6.6 mi	11m
Shawneetown	5.9 mi	10m
IL 150	4.2 mi	7m
I 80	2.3 mi	3m

Longest stretch: I 57 — 248.1 mi, about 4h 27m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on 163rd Street

64 ft · 6 sec · 163rd Street

Turn right onto Kedzie Avenue

0.6 mi · 1 min · Kedzie Avenue

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 80 West

Merge onto I 80

2.3 mi · 3 min · I 80

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 31 sec

Exit 151A Toward I 57 South: Memphis Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 57

187 mi · 3 hr 22 min · I 57

Use the straight / right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57

Toward I 57 South: Memphis

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec

Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward IL 127

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 162.2 miles from Markham, IL, or about 2h 57m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 248.1 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 80 miles or 1h 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.2 miles or 2h 57m 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 49m

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 Markham, 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 Markham, IL

This is one driving day of about 324.3 miles and 6h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Markham, 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 57 for about 248.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 162.2 mi from Markham, IL · 2h 57m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

162 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.

Popular next leg

Decatur, IL to Bremen, IL

167.1 mi · 3h 40m

Pacing Suggestions

Champaign, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Champaign, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.2 miles from Markham, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 248.1 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

8 mi from route ~21 min detour Free

Caution: Road Construction Near the Park

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$49.26 one way

$98.52 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 114 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.25	$54.30	$108.60
premium	$4.80	$61.22	$122.44
diesel	$5.64	$72.05	$144.10

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$49

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$74–$99

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 113.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

31 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bradley, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Gilman, IL Rechargery Relay - US-24

Gilman, IL

IONNA

10 DCFC

Country Club Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Country Club Hills, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Flossmoor, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

K & H Travel Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Gilman, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Champaign, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

Meijer 301 (Bradley, IL)

Bradley, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Meijer 146 (Champaign, IL)

Champaign, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 7 Tesla: 5 RED_E: 3 Blink Network: 3 UNIVERSAL: 2 CIRCLE_K: 2 FORD_CHARGE: 2 Electrify America: 2 NOODOE: 1 EV Connect: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 IONNA: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	97.3	1	$34.05	$15.57
Efficient EV	81.1	0	$28.38	$12.97
EV Truck/SUV	129.7	1	$45.40	$20.76

Gas CO2

113 kg

EV CO2

38 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 11 minutes ago

Origin

Markham, IL

Morning in Markham on Monday

Local time

9:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Monday

Local time

9:14 AM

CDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Sunny

S 12 to 17 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 12 at 9:52PM CDT until April 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

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

26 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

6h 12m 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 Markham, IL to Bremen, IL covers 324.3 miles and takes about 6h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 64, IL 127. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 162.2 miles from Markham, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.26 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 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

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

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Trip from Markham, 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

National Parks Near This Route

Pullman National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Markham, IL

Bremen, IL

Same local time

26 degrees warmer at arrival

6h 12m on the road

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