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Trip from Saint Anne, IL to Bremen, IL

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

5h 40m

Distance

289.1 mi

465 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$45

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 27m ★
6 AM
5h 40m
8 AM
6h 7m
10 AM
5h 50m
12 PM
5h 47m
3 PM
5h 51m
5 PM
6h 5m
8 PM
5h 32m

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

Downtown Saint Anne, IL, IL

Saint Anne, IL

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Trip Overview

Saint Anne, IL to Bremen, IL is 289.1 miles and takes about 5h 40m via I 57 and I 64, with a fuel budget near $45 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive takes you through the heart of the Midwest, staying within Illinois for the entire journey. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, it's a straightforward trip perfect for a single day. You'll spend most of your time on major interstates, making for an efficient, albeit predictable, transit.

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

144.5 miles from Saint Anne, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 44m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 40m. Total distance: 289.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 40m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This route is predominantly a highway drive, with 93% of the travel occurring on major interstates like I 57 and I 64. Expect long stretches of consistent speed, including one uninterrupted segment of 204.9 miles on I 57. While the profile is largely highway-focused, the inclusion of IL 127 suggests a brief transition to a state highway before reaching your destination. The character is primarily about covering distance efficiently rather than experiencing varied scenery.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 204.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CH 23 / West Guertin Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 289.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (CH 23 / West Guertin Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CH 37 / South 1000 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

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

4
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CH 23 / West Guertin Street

Turn right onto CH 23 / West Guertin Street

Navigation decision point

4
7.9 mi into trip | ~14m in | CH 37 / South 1000 East Road

Turn left onto CH 37 / South 1000 East Road

Navigation decision point

5
11.3 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the ramp toward I 57 South: Champaign

Navigation decision point

Toward I 57 South: Champaign
5
155.4 mi into trip | ~2h 56m 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
288.9 mi into trip | ~5h 39m in | Chester Road

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 57 204.9 mi 3h 40m
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
County Highway 37 5.7 mi 10m
IL 150 4.2 mi 7m
Longest stretch: I 57 — 204.9 mi, about 3h 40m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on South Chicago Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · South Chicago Avenue
2

Turn right onto CH 23

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Guertin Street
3

Continue on IL 1

0.4 mi · 32 sec · E 7000S Road
4

Turn right onto CH 37

5.7 mi · 10 min · County Highway 37
5

Continue on CH 37

1.1 mi · 2 min · East 7750S Road
6

Turn left onto CH 37

0.3 mi · 28 sec · South 1000 East Road
7

Turn right onto CH 37

2.5 mi · 4 min · East 8000 South Road
8

Keep slight left at fork onto CH 37

0.6 mi · 1 min · Chebanse Road
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 57 South: Champaign
10

Merge onto I 57

144 mi · 2 hr 34 min · I 57
11

Keep slight left at fork onto I 57

61 mi · 1 hr 5 min · I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
13

Merge onto I 64

23 mi · 24 min · I 64
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward IL 127
15

Turn straight onto IL 127

22 mi · 27 min · IL 127
16

Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154

0.6 mi · 50 sec · West Water Street
17

Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154

0.4 mi · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
18

Enter roundabout onto IL 154

168 ft · 2 sec · IL 154
19

Continue on IL 154

8.9 mi · 13 min · IL 154
20

Turn left onto IL 150

4.2 mi · 7 min · IL 150
21

Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150

6.6 mi · 11 min · Main Street
22

Continue on IL 4; IL 150

5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown
23

Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road
24

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

With a driving time under six hours, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize daylight and avoid potential rush hour traffic if you're passing through any populated areas. The longest stretch without a break is over 200 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the midway point or when you transition to IL 127. Given the highway focus, keeping your fuel tank topped up at major exits is generally easy and cost-effective.

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 144.5 miles from Saint Anne, IL, or about 2h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 204.9 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 64 miles or 1h 17m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 144.5 miles or 2h 44m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 24m

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 Saint Anne, 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 Saint Anne, IL

This is one driving day of about 289.1 miles and 5h 40m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 64 miles from Saint Anne, 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 57 for about 204.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 144.5 mi from Saint Anne, IL · 2h 44m into the drive

Downtown Lakewood, IL, IL

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lakewood, IL

145 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

Rantoul, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 64 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mattoon, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 144.5 miles from Saint Anne, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 204.9 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

$45.20 one way

$90.39 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 101 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.36 $49.63 $99.25
premium $4.89 $55.63 $111.27
diesel $5.61 $63.83 $127.66

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$45

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$70–$95

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 86.7 1 $30.36 $13.88
Efficient EV 72.3 0 $25.30 $11.56
EV Truck/SUV 115.6 1 $40.47 $18.50

Gas CO2

101 kg

EV CO2

34 kg (66% 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 as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Saint Anne, IL

Afternoon in Saint Anne on Friday

Local time

3:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Afternoon in Bremen on Friday

Local time

3:36 PM

CDT

Current temp

78°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

6 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

5h 40m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Saint Anne, IL to Bremen, IL covers 289.1 miles and takes about 5h 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 57, I 64, IL 127. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 144.5 miles from Saint Anne, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $45.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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 289.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.3 miles (CH 23 / West Guertin Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.9 miles (CH 37 / South 1000 East Road): Navigation decision point; at 11.3 miles: Navigation decision point.

The route from Saint Anne, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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