Origin
Saint Anne, IL
Morning in Saint Anne on Friday
Local time
7:08 AM
CDT
Current temp
72°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4h 45m
Distance
287.6 mi
463 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 32m
★
6 AM
4h 45m
8 AM
5h 12m
10 AM
4h 54m
12 PM
4h 52m
3 PM
4h 56m
5 PM
5h 11m
8 PM
4h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
The drive from Saint Anne, IL to Bremen, IL covers 287.6 miles and takes about 4h 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Guertin Street, E 7000S Road, Highway 37 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.96 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
143.8 miles from Saint Anne, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 22m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 45m. Total distance: 287.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 4h 45m drive with frequent turns across 287.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Guertin Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
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 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Anne, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West Guertin Street | — | — |
| E 7000S Road | — | — |
| Highway 37 | — | — |
| East 7750S Road | — | — |
| South 1000 East Road | — | — |
| East 8000 South Road | — | — |
| Chebanse Road | — | — |
| I 57 South | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West Guertin Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 West Guertin Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Guertin Street
3
Continue on E 7000S Road
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
E 7000S Road
4
Turn right onto County Highway 37
5.7 mi
·
10 min
·
County Highway 37
5
Continue on East 7750S Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
East 7750S Road
6
Turn left onto South 1000 East Road
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
South 1000 East Road
7
Turn right onto East 8000 South Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East 8000 South Road
8
Keep slight left to continue on Chebanse Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chebanse Road
9
Take the ramp left toward I 57 South: Champaign
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
I 57 South: Champaign
10
Merge slight left
144 mi
·
2 hr 34 min
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 57 South: Memphis
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 64 West: Saint Louis
13
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
IL 127
15
Turn straight
22 mi
·
27 min
16
Turn right onto West Water Street
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Water Street
17
Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
18
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
19
Exit the roundabout
8.9 mi
·
13 min
20
Turn left
4.2 mi
·
7 min
21
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
22
Continue on Shawneetown
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Shawneetown
23
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
24
Arrive at your destination
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 143.8 miles from Saint Anne, IL, or about 2h 22m into the drive.
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 63 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 143.8 miles or 2h 22m 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 53m
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 Saint Anne, 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 Saint Anne, IL
This is one driving day of about 287.6 miles and 4h 45m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 63 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 143.8 mi from Saint Anne, IL · 2h 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
144 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 63 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 143.8 miles from Saint Anne, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bremen, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.96 one way
$89.93 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $49.37 | $98.74 |
| premium | $4.89 | $55.35 | $110.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.50 | $127.00 |
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: 100.6 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 | 86.3 | 1 | $30.20 | $13.80 |
| Efficient EV | 71.9 | 0 | $25.17 | $11.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115 | 1 | $40.26 | $18.41 |
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.
Destination
Bremen, IL
Morning in Bremen on Friday
Local time
7:08 AM
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
4h 45m 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 287.6 miles and takes about 4h 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Guertin Street, E 7000S Road, Highway 37. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 143.8 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 $44.96 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 is a straightforward 4h 45m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Saint Anne, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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