This 342.5-mile drive from Maywood, IL, to Bremen, IL, will take approximately 6 hours and 43 minutes, making it a solid day trip. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with an 84% highway share, so expect a focused driving experience. The estimated fuel cost is around $54. Given the distance and duration, it's manageable in a single day, but if you prefer a more relaxed pace, you could consider breaking it up. This route stays within the Midwest region, offering a straightforward journey through Illinois.
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
171.3 miles from Maywood, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 3h 13m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 43m. Total distance: 342.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
6h 43m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 84% of the route utilizing interstates and expressways. You'll be covering a significant distance, with the longest uninterrupted stretch measuring 142.7 miles on I 55. Expect to primarily navigate major thoroughfares like I 55, the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, and IL 3. The character of the drive is consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over varied scenery, so prepare for a steady pace on well-maintained roads.
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 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 142.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 342.5 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 3.8 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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3.8 mi into trip|~6m in|I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, Indiana
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 15A
Toward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora...
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5.7 mi into trip|~9m in|I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 138
Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)
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11.4 mi into trip|~16m in
Take the exit toward I 355 South: Joliet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 131A
Toward I 355 South: Joliet
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20.7 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 12A
Toward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint Louis
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133 mi into trip|~2h 32m in|I 55
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Maywood, IL and Bremen, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis, Joliet Road South and Springfield.
Saint Louis
20.7 mi in|~28m
Joliet Road South
21 mi in|~28m
Springfield
133 mi in|~2h 32m|via I 55
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 55
142.7 mi
2h 34m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
111.5 mi
2h 2m
IL 3
23.3 mi
28m
North Illinois Street
9.8 mi
15m
Veterans Memorial Tollway
8.6 mi
10m
South Illinois Street
8.3 mi
12m
Main Street
8 mi
11m
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
7.6 mi
9m
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 142.7 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maywood, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on this road
163 ft·17 sec·this road
2
At end of road, turn left onto School Street
215 ft·14 sec·School Street
3
Turn left onto South 9th Avenue
330 ft·13 sec·South 9th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Madison Street
0.5 mi·1 min·Madison Street
5
Turn left onto South 17th Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·South 17th Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Turn right onto Harrison Street
0.1 mi·20 sec·Harrison Street
7
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
Toward I 290 West
8
Merge onto I 290; IL 110
2.4 mi·3 min·Eisenhower Expressway
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 88; IL 110
1.9 mi·2 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 15AToward I 88 West Toll, I 294 South Toll: Aurora, IndianaUse the slight left lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 88; IL 110
5.8 mi·6 min·Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
Exit 138Toward 22nd Street (Cermak Road)Use the slight right lane.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi·55 sec
Exit 131AToward I 355 South: JolietUse the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 355
8.6 mi·10 min·Veterans Memorial Tollway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Exit 12AToward I 55 South: Joliet Road, Saint LouisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·47 sec
Toward Joliet Road SouthUse the slight left lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi·17 sec
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 55
112 mi·2 hr 2 min·Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto I 55
65 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, SpringfieldUse the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 55
78 mi·1 hr 23 min·I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint LouisUse the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi·47 sec
Exit 15AToward IL 159 South: Collinsville
20
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi·4 min·Vandalia Street
21
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi·1 min·South Morrison Avenue
22
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi·15 min·North Illinois Street
23
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft·4 sec·South Illinois Street
24
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi·12 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
With a total duration of under 7 hours, this trip is well-suited for a single day. Aim for an early morning departure from Maywood to maximize daylight and minimize traffic. You'll encounter one designated stop, but with 142.7 miles being the longest stretch without a break, plan for additional fuel or rest stops as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longer highway segments, to ensure you have enough to reach your destination or the next available service area. The relatively short drive allows for flexibility in your timing.
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 171.3 miles from Maywood, IL, or about 3h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.7 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 75 miles or 1h 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 171.3 miles or 3h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bremen, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Maywood, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Maywood, IL
This is one driving day of about 342.5 miles and 6h 43m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 75 miles from Maywood, 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 142.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 171.3 mi from Maywood, IL
· 3h 13m into the drive
The midpoint is around 171.3 miles from Maywood, 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 142.7 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.
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument
National Monument
In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$53.55 one way
$107.09 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg120 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.36
$58.79
$117.58
premium
$4.89
$65.91
$131.82
diesel
$5.61
$75.62
$151.24
Estimated Tolls: $1.06
Veterans Memorial Tollway
(8.6 mi)$0.60
Reagan Memorial Tollway
(7.6 mi)$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$54
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$80–$105
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 119.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $36 in charging
· 1 stop
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
102.8
1
$35.96
$16.44
Efficient EV
85.6
0
$29.97
$13.70
EV Truck/SUV
137
1
$47.95
$21.92
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.
Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Maywood, IL
Late night
in Maywood on Saturday
Local time
12:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Bremen, IL
Late night
in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
12:49 AM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 9 mph32% chanceLive 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
9 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 43m 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 Maywood, IL to Bremen, IL covers 342.5 miles and takes about 6h 43m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, 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 171.3 miles from Maywood, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $53.55 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 342.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.8 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5.7 miles (I 88; IL 110 / Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Maywood, IL and Bremen, IL, road signs point toward Saint Louis, Joliet Road South and Springfield.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
