Origin
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Evening in Oakbrook Terrace on Wednesday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakbrook Terrace, IL to Bremen, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
6h 35m
Distance
334.6 mi
539 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
6h 23m
★
6 AM
6h 35m
8 AM
6h 59m
10 AM
6h 44m
12 PM
6h 41m
3 PM
6h 45m
5 PM
6h 58m
8 PM
6h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
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Trip Overview
This 334.6-mile journey from Oakbrook Terrace, IL, to Bremen, IL, is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 6 hours and 35 minutes. You'll primarily be on I-55 and the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, with a brief section on IL-3, making it a highway-focused drive through the Midwest. With a fuel cost estimated at $52, this route is efficient for those looking to cover ground quickly. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 142.7 miles, so plan for at least one stop to break up the drive. It's a straightforward trip that's manageable within a day.
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
167.3 miles from Oakbrook Terrace, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect an 86% highway-focused experience on this route. The majority of your time will be spent on I-55 and the Adlai Stevenson Expressway, offering a consistent pace for most of the 334.6 miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 142.7 miles, allowing for significant mileage to be covered without frequent exits. While largely a highway drive, the inclusion of IL-3 offers a slight variation in the road's character as you progress towards Bremen. This profile suggests a drive where efficiency is key.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near MacArthur Drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 334.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (MacArthur Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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MacArthur Drive
Turn left onto MacArthur Drive
Navigation decision point
6
7.7 mi into trip
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~12m in
Take the exit toward I 55 South: Joliet
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 55 South: Joliet
5
8.2 mi into trip
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~14m in
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I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge onto I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
125.2 mi into trip
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~2h 24m in
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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
190 mi into trip
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~3h 34m in
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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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Oakbrook Terrace, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
125.2 mi in
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~2h 24m
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via I 55
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 55 | 142.7 mi | 2h 34m |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | 116.9 mi | 2h 10m |
| 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 |
| Kingery Highway | 7.1 mi | 10m |
| State Route 159 | 6.1 mi | 9m |
Longest stretch:
I 55
— 142.7 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakbrook Terrace, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on Halsey Road
403 ft
·
18 sec
·
Halsey Road
2
Turn right onto Karban Road
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Karban Road
3
Turn left onto MacArthur Drive
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
MacArthur Drive
4
Turn left onto West 22nd Street
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
West 22nd Street
5
Turn right onto IL 83
7.1 mi
·
10 min
·
Kingery Highway
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 55 South: Joliet
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto I 55
117 mi
·
2 hr 10 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 15A
Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
11
Continue on IL 159
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
12
Continue on IL 159
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
13
Continue on IL 159
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
14
Enter roundabout onto IL 159
181 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Illinois Street
15
Continue on IL 159
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
16
Continue on IL 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
17
Continue on IL 156; IL 159
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Main Street
18
Continue on IL 159
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
N Main St
19
Continue on IL 159
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on IL 3
23 mi
·
28 min
·
IL 3
21
Turn left onto IL 150
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
22
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
23
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
To make the most of this 6-hour and 35-minute drive, consider an early morning departure from Oakbrook Terrace to avoid potential traffic. With a longest stretch of 142.7 miles, plan for at least one substantial stop for fuel and a break. The estimated fuel cost of $52 makes budgeting straightforward. Given the highway-centric nature and the single recommended day, flexibility is key. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, especially before embarking on the 142.7-mile segment on I-55 to ensure a smooth journey to Bremen.
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 167.3 miles from Oakbrook Terrace, IL, or about 3h 9m 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 74 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 167.3 miles or 3h 9m 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 9m
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 Oakbrook Terrace, 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 Oakbrook Terrace, IL
This is one driving day of about 334.6 miles and 6h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Oakbrook Terrace, 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 167.3 mi from Oakbrook Terrace, IL · 3h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
167 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 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 167.3 miles from Oakbrook Terrace, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.31 one way
$104.62 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
117 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $57.44 | $114.87 |
| premium | $4.89 | $64.39 | $128.78 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $73.88 | $147.75 |
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: 117.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 100.4 | 1 | $35.13 | $16.06 |
| Efficient EV | 83.7 | 0 | $29.28 | $13.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 133.8 | 1 | $46.84 | $21.41 |
Gas CO2
117 kg
EV CO2
39 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.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Evening in Bremen on Wednesday
Local time
8:45 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
4 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 35m 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 Oakbrook Terrace, IL to Bremen, IL covers 334.6 miles and takes about 6h 35m 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 167.3 miles from Oakbrook Terrace, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.31 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 334.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (MacArthur Drive): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.2 miles (I 55 / Adlai Stevenson Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Oakbrook Terrace, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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