Skip to main content
Trip.ovh Logo
Trip.ovh

Trip from Patton, 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

4h 10m

Distance

201.2 mi

324 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$31

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
3h 57m ★
6 AM
4h 10m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 17m
3 PM
4h 21m
5 PM
4h 35m
8 PM
4h 3m

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

Best Time Drive vs Fly
Google Maps Waze Apple Maps
Download GPX
Downtown Patton, IL, IL

Patton, IL

Stéphane Tendon

Trip Overview

The drive from Patton, IL to Bremen, IL covers 201.2 miles and takes about 4h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 70, I 57, I 64 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 61.4 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $31.46 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

100.6 miles from Patton, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 70 61.4 mi 1h 7m
I 57 61.1 mi 1h 5m
I 64 22.9 mi 24m
IL 127 22 mi 27m
IL 154 8.9 mi 13m
Main Street 6.6 mi 11m
Shawneetown 5.9 mi 10m
IL 150 4.2 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 70 — 61.4 mi, about 1h 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on East 2250th Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · East 2250th Road
2

Turn right onto North 2550th Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · North 2550th Street
3

Continue on East 2170th Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · East 2170th Road
4

Turn right onto North 2620th Street

2.0 mi · 7 min · North 2620th Street
5

At end of road, turn right onto West Illiana Drive

1.5 mi · 2 min · West Illiana Drive
6

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 51 sec
7

Merge onto I 70

61 mi · 1 hr 7 min · I 70
8

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
10

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 127
12

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127
13

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street
14

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
15

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154
16

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
17

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150
18

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
19

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
20

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
21

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 100.6 miles from Patton, IL, or about 2h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.4 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 44 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 100.6 miles or 2h 1m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 13m

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 Patton, 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 Patton, IL

This is one driving day of about 201.2 miles and 4h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Patton, 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 70 for about 61.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Odin, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Odin, IL

101 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

Casey, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Brownstown, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 100.6 miles from Patton, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 70 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.4 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Coffee Stop

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.4

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Marshall, Illinois

2.1 mi

PUERTO VALLARTA

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 71.9

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12173423177

Visit website

Gypsy Queen Coffee

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.4

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6:30 am–5:30 pm

+12172515199

Visit website

Latte Dough Coffee Shop & Bakery Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 14.4

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–2 pm

+12178227322

Visit website

InCharge Energy Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 28.7

Casey, Illinois

+18333994638

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 14.4

Marshall, Illinois

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

World's Largest Mailbox

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 28.7

Casey, Illinois

Hours: 6 am–10 pm

Visit website

MY Garage Museum & Retail Store

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 57.5

Effingham, Illinois

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12175404277

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 201 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | North 2550th Street

Turn right onto North 2550th Street

Navigation decision point

4
2.2 mi into trip | ~8m in | North 2620th Street

Turn right onto North 2620th Street

Navigation decision point

4
4.2 mi into trip | ~16m in | West Illiana Drive

At end of road, turn right onto West Illiana Drive

Navigation decision point

5
67.6 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | I 57

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
201 mi into trip | ~4h 9m in | Chester Road

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$31.46 one way

$62.91 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 70 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $34.54 $69.07
premium $4.89 $38.72 $77.44
diesel $5.61 $44.42 $88.84

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$31

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 70.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 60.4 0 $21.13 $9.66
Efficient EV 50.3 0 $17.60 $8.05
EV Truck/SUV 80.5 1 $28.17 $12.88

Gas CO2

70 kg

EV CO2

24 kg (66% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Patton, IL

Afternoon in Patton on Saturday

Local time

1:56 PM

CDT

Current temp

76°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Saturday

Local time

1:56 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

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

4h 10m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

201.2 mi in 4h 10m, mostly highway — 61.4 mi of that is on I 70.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.4 mi on I 70.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 57. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near North 2550th 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 201.2 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.7 miles (North 2550th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North 2620th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (West Illiana Drive): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Bremen, IL

Full guide →

Top landmarks

  • • Übersee-Museum Bremen — natural history and ethnographic museum in Bremen, Germany
  • • Friedhofskapelle
  • • Kaisen monument — Monument in Bremen

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 10m. Total distance: 201.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 61.4 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (North 2550th Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.2 miles (North 2620th Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (West Illiana Drive): Navigation decision point.

Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Bremen, IL, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

Was this helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Continue From Bremen, IL

Richmond, IL 384.9 mi · 7h 33m Guilford, IL 383.2 mi · 7h 55m Round Lake Park, IL 373 mi · 7h 29m Knollwood, IL 370.3 mi · 7h 18m

More from Patton, IL

Naperville, IL 215.9 mi · 4h 46m Springfield, IL 136.5 mi · 3h 14m Bloomington, IL 132.9 mi · 2h 56m

More trips to Bremen, IL

Beach Park, IL 380.6 mi Gages Lake, IL 376.5 mi Round Lake Park, IL 374.4 mi Knollwood, IL 370.4 mi Hartland, IL 370.3 mi Carpentersville, IL 362.3 mi
Scenic drives in IL

Explore more options from Patton, IL or browse trips ending in Bremen, IL.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse IL road trips.