Origin
Newport, IL
Night in Newport on Friday
Local time
10:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newport, 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 37m
Distance
69.3 mi
111 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newport, IL
Mohan Nannapaneni
Trip Overview
Newport, IL to Bremen, IL is 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m via IL 3, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest and Illinois, offering a straightforward journey. You'll primarily navigate on IL 3, with some time on New Missouri Avenue and Main Street. Given the short duration and manageable distance, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.6 miles from Newport, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 69.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 44% of the journey on highways. You'll experience stretches of faster driving interspersed with more local road segments. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 24.3 miles on IL 3, which will likely be your main highway conduit for a significant portion. Expect the road to transition from more arterial roads in Newport to a more consistent highway feel along IL 3 before likely becoming more local again as you approach Bremen.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 24.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 3 / Cedar Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 4.3 miles (North 9th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
IL 3 / Cedar Street
Merge onto IL 3 / Cedar Street
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
North 9th Street
Enter roundabout onto North 9th Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
3
17.7 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
17.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 3 | 24.3 mi | 30m |
| New Missouri Avenue | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| Main Street | 8 mi | 11m |
| South Illinois Street | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| State Route 159 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
| State Street | 6.1 mi | 10m |
| Missouri Avenue | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| N 2nd Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
IL 3
— 24.3 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on Bissell Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bissell Street
2
Take the ramp
204 ft
·
7 sec
3
Merge onto IL 3
0.6 mi
·
38 sec
·
Cedar Street
4
Turn slight left onto IL 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
IL 3
5
Turn right
478 ft
·
8 sec
6
Turn straight onto IL 3
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
N 2nd Street
7
Continue on IL 3
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Saint Clair Avenue
8
Enter roundabout onto North 9th Street
38 ft
·
0 sec
·
North 9th Street
9
Continue on North 9th Street
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North 9th Street
10
Turn left onto IL 15
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Missouri Avenue
11
Continue on IL 15
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
New Missouri Avenue
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
13
Keep slight right at fork
150 ft
·
3 sec
14
Turn right onto IL 159
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
South Illinois Street
15
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
16
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
18
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
20
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
21
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
22
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
With a drive time under two hours and a fuel cost estimated at $11, this is a very flexible trip. You could easily depart in the morning and be back by lunch, or head out in the afternoon. There are no specified stops, but given the relatively short distance, you can easily add brief pauses as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before you begin the 24.3-mile stretch on IL 3, as this is your longest continuous segment without explicit mention of services.
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 34.6 miles from Newport, IL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.3 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 15 miles or 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.6 miles or 50m 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 21m
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 Newport, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newport, IL
This is one driving day of about 69.3 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Newport, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 3 for about 24.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.6 mi from Newport, IL · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.6 miles from Newport, 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
$10.83 one way
$21.67 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $11.90 | $23.79 |
| premium | $4.89 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.30 | $30.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$36–$61
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.28 | $3.33 |
| Efficient EV | 17.3 | 0 | $6.06 | $2.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.7 | 0 | $9.70 | $4.44 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Night in Bremen on Friday
Local time
10:19 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 mph
32% chance
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 37m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Newport, IL to Bremen, IL covers 69.3 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 3, New Missouri Avenue, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.6 miles from Newport, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.83 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 is a straightforward 1h 37m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (IL 3 / Cedar Street): Merge point - match speed before joining; at 4.3 miles (North 9th Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Newport, 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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