Origin
Mount Vernon, IL
Morning in Mount Vernon on Saturday
Local time
8:47 AM
CDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Vernon, IL to Bremen, IL
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 45m
Distance
76.9 mi
124 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 38m
★
6 AM
1h 46m
8 AM
2h 1m
10 AM
1h 51m
12 PM
1h 50m
3 PM
1h 52m
5 PM
2h 1m
8 PM
1h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Vernon, IL
Michaela Schmidt
Trip Overview
The drive from Mount Vernon, IL to Bremen, IL covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 64, IL 127, IL 154 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 23.6 miles on I 64. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
38.4 miles from Mount Vernon, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 45m. Total distance: 76.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 45m highway drive covering 76.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 64 and IL 127. The longest continuous stretch is about 23.6 miles on I 64.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 64 is the longest continuous segment at about 23.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 64 and IL 127. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 9th Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 76.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (South 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South 9th Street
Turn left onto South 9th Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 15 / Main Street
Turn left onto IL 15 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 64
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64 toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
4
27.6 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward IL 127
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward IL 127
5
76.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 45m in
|
Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 64 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| IL 127 | 22 mi | 27m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| Main Street | 7 mi | 12m |
| Shawneetown | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| IL 150 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Broadway Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Ken Gray Expressway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 64
— 23.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on IL 15
143 ft
·
9 sec
·
Broadway Street
2
Turn left onto South 9th Street
287 ft
·
20 sec
·
South 9th Street
3
Turn left onto IL 15
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Main Street
4
Turn straight onto IL 15
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Broadway Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
6
Merge onto I 57; I 64
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 64
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 64
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 127
9
Turn straight onto IL 127
22 mi
·
27 min
·
IL 127
10
Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Water Street
11
Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
12
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
IL 154
13
Continue on IL 154
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 154
14
Turn left onto IL 150
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 150
15
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on IL 4; IL 150
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Shawneetown
17
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
18
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 38.4 miles from Mount Vernon, IL, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 23.6 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 17 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.4 miles or 46m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 24m
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 Mount Vernon, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mount Vernon, IL
This is one driving day of about 76.9 miles and 1h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Mount Vernon, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 64 for about 23.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.4 mi from Mount Vernon, IL · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 38.4 miles from Mount Vernon, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.02 one way
$24.04 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.20 | $26.40 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.80 | $29.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.98 | $33.96 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 23.1 | 0 | $8.07 | $3.69 |
| Efficient EV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.77 | $4.92 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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 Saturday
Local time
8:47 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
22 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
1h 45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Mount Vernon, IL to Bremen, IL covers 76.9 miles and takes about 1h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 64, IL 127, IL 154. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 38.4 miles from Mount Vernon, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.02 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 76.9 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (South 9th Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (IL 15 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (I 64): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Mount Vernon, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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