Drive Time
5h 45m
Distance
348.5 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Photo: Mike Tyurin
The drive from Mount Carroll, IL to Bremen, IL covers 348.5 miles and takes about 5h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Benton Street, South Clay Street, Carroll Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.74 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
174.3 miles from Mount Carroll, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 52m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 45m drive with frequent turns across 348.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Benton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Clay Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Carroll Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lincoln Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lincolnway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cherry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Wall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carroll, IL and Bremen, IL.
Start on the route
Turn left onto East Benton Street
Turn right onto South Clay Street
Continue on Carroll Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Road
Continue on West Lincoln Way
Continue on West Lincolnway
Turn right onto North Cherry Street
Turn left onto East Wall Street
Turn right onto South Clinton Street
Turn left onto Portland Avenue
Continue on Crosby Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
Merge slight left
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
Continue straight
Merge slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
Continue on Vandalia Street
Continue on South Morrison Avenue
Continue on North Illinois Street
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
Continue on State Route 159
Continue on North Main Street
Continue on N Main St
Continue on Main Street
Continue straight
Turn left onto State Street
Turn slight left 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 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 174.3 miles or 2h 52m 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 Mount Carroll, 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 Mount Carroll, IL
This is one driving day of about 348.5 miles and 5h 45m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 174.3 mi from Mount Carroll, IL · 2h 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
174 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 174.3 miles from Mount Carroll, 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
$51.74 one way
$103.48 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $58.35 | $116.71 |
| premium | $4.65 | $63.86 | $127.71 |
| diesel | $5.30 | $72.77 | $145.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 121.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 104.6 | 1 | $36.59 | $16.73 |
| Efficient EV | 87.1 | 0 | $30.49 | $13.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 139.4 | 1 | $48.79 | $22.30 |
Gas CO2
122 kg
EV CO2
41 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Mount Carroll on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bremen on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
CDT
Current temp
55°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
55°F
Decatur, IL
174 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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