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Trip from Naperville, IL to Bremen, IL

Drive Time

6h 27m

Distance

325.3 mi

524 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$49

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

36 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
6h 15m ★
6 AM
6h 27m
8 AM
6h 52m
10 AM
6h 36m
12 PM
6h 33m
3 PM
6h 37m
5 PM
6h 51m
8 PM
6h 20m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Naperville, IL to Bremen, IL covers 325.3 miles and takes about 6h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, IL 3, North Illinois Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 248.6 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $48.88 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

162.7 miles from Naperville, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 6m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 6h 27m highway drive covering 325.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and IL 3. The longest continuous stretch is about 248.6 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 248.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and IL 3. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10 miles in near I 55.

Route Complexity 5/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 325.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 10 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
10 mi into trip | ~20m in | I 55

Merge onto I 55

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

Use the right lane.
8
115.8 mi into trip | ~2h 16m 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
7
180.7 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis
5
258.6 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in

Take the exit toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
5
272.8 mi into trip | ~5h 13m in | IL 159 / South Illinois Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 159 / South Illinois Street

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Naperville, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

Springfield

115.8 mi in | ~2h 16m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 55 248.6 mi 4h 29m
IL 3 23.3 mi 28m
North Illinois Street 9.8 mi 15m
South Illinois Street 8.3 mi 12m
Main Street 8 mi 11m
State Route 159 6.1 mi 9m
State Street 6.1 mi 10m
North Washington Street 5.3 mi 11m
Longest stretch: I 55 — 248.6 mi, about 4h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Washington Street

5.3 mi · 11 min · North Washington Street
Use the left lane.
2

Turn right onto Washington Street

0.5 mi · 51 sec · Washington Street
3

Continue on Weber Road

3.9 mi · 7 min · Weber Road
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 48 sec
Toward I 55 South: Bloomington
5

Merge onto I 55

106 mi · 1 hr 55 min · I 55
Use the right lane.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 55
Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec
Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
9

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street
10

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue
11

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
12

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street
13

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street
14

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
15

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street
16

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St
17

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street
18

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3
19

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street
20

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
21

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 162.7 miles from Naperville, IL, or about 3h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 248.6 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 162.7 miles or 3h 6m 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 3m

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 Naperville, 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 Naperville, IL

This is one driving day of about 325.3 miles and 6h 27m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Naperville, 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 248.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 162.7 mi from Naperville, IL · 3h 6m into the drive

Downtown Decatur, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Decatur, IL

163 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

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

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 162.7 miles from Naperville, 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 248.6 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

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...

4 mi from route ~10 min detour Free near mile 179.5
View on nps.gov
Pullman National Historical Park

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...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free near mile 11.2
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$48.88 one way

$97.76 round trip

$3.86/gal 25.4 MPG avg 113 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.25 $53.88 $107.76
premium $4.80 $60.75 $121.50
diesel $5.64 $71.49 $142.99

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: 112.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

36 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bolingbrook, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Bolingbrook, IL

Tesla

16 DCFC

Meijer - Tesla Supercharger

Aurora, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Joliet, IL

Tesla

12 DCFC

Inwood Park

Joliet, IL

NOODOE

12 DCFC

Casey's General Store - Tesla Supercharger

Dwight, IL

Tesla

8 DCFC

IKEA Store 170 (Bolingbrook, IL)

Bolingbrook, IL

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Thorntons, Webber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL

Bolingbrook, IL

BP_PULSE

6 DCFC

ChargePoint Network: 8 Tesla: 6 Electrify America: 4 Blink Network: 3 EV Connect: 3 BP_PULSE: 3 NOODOE: 3 SHELL_RECHARGE: 2 Non-Networked: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 97.6 1 $34.16 $15.61
Efficient EV 81.3 0 $28.46 $13.01
EV Truck/SUV 130.1 1 $45.54 $20.82

Gas CO2

114 kg

EV CO2

38 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 data refreshed 43 minutes ago

Origin

Naperville, IL

Morning in Naperville on Monday

Local time

9:50 AM

CDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Morning in Bremen on Monday

Local time

9:50 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

34 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 27m 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 Naperville, IL to Bremen, IL covers 325.3 miles and takes about 6h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 55, IL 3, North Illinois Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 162.7 miles from Naperville, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $49.41 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 325.3 miles you will encounter 8 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: at 10 miles (I 55): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 115.8 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 180.7 miles (I 55): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Naperville, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

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