Origin
Pleasant Grove, IL
Evening in Pleasant Grove on Thursday
Local time
6:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pleasant Grove, IL to Bremen, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
74.9 mi
120 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pleasant Grove, IL
Ali Soheil
Trip Overview
The drive from Pleasant Grove, IL to Bremen, IL covers 74.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 3, US 51, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on IL 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.71 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
37.4 miles from Pleasant Grove, 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: 74.9 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 (64%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 37m highway drive covering 74.9 miles, with most of the trip on IL 3 and US 51. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.9 miles on IL 3.
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.
IL 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on IL 3 and US 51. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 146 / West Vine Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pleasant Grove, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 37m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 146 / West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (IL 13 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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IL 146 / West Vine Street
Turn right onto IL 146 / West Vine Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
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~16m in
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US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Navigation decision point
4
30.2 mi into trip
|
~38m in
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IL 13 / West Main Street
Turn left onto IL 13 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
45.5 mi into trip
|
~1h in
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IL 3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3
Navigation decision point
4
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 3 | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| US 51 | 19 mi | 21m |
| West Main Street | 7 mi | 10m |
| State Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| IL 149 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| East Vienna Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| 750N | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Walnut Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
IL 3
— 22.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Grove, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on Pleasant Grove Road
383 ft
·
21 sec
·
Pleasant Grove Road
2
Turn right onto IL 146
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Vine Street
3
Continue on IL 146
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
750N
4
Continue on IL 146
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
740N
5
Continue on IL 146
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
745N
6
Continue on IL 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
750N
7
Continue on IL 146
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
765N
8
Continue on IL 146
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
770N
9
Continue on IL 146
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Vienna Street
10
Turn right onto US 51
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 51
11
Turn left onto IL 13
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on Walnut Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Walnut Street
13
Continue on IL 149
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 149
14
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3
23 mi
·
25 min
·
IL 3
15
Keep slight right at fork
212 ft
·
2 sec
16
Merge onto IL 3; IL 150
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
17
Turn slight left 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 37.4 miles from Pleasant Grove, IL, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 16 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.4 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 20m
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 Pleasant Grove, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Pleasant Grove, IL
This is one driving day of about 74.9 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Pleasant Grove, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 3 for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 37.4 mi from Pleasant Grove, IL · 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Pleasant Grove, 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
$11.71 one way
$23.42 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
| premium | $4.89 | $14.41 | $28.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.54 | $33.07 |
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: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.86 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.55 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.49 | $4.79 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Evening in Bremen on Thursday
Local time
6:20 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
76°F
De Soto, IL
37 mi in
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
26 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 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 Pleasant Grove, IL to Bremen, IL covers 74.9 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, US 51, West Main 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 37.4 miles from Pleasant Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.71 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.
The drive from Pleasant Grove, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 37m with 64% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 146 / West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.2 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 30.2 miles (IL 13 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Pleasant Grove, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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