Origin
Shields, IL
Evening in Shields on Tuesday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shields, IL to Bremen, IL
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
103.5 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
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6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 15m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 26m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shields, IL
Fernando Cortés
Trip Overview
This 103.5-mile journey from Shields to Bremen, Illinois, will take you about 2 hours and 8 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward day trip, with no need to break it up into multiple days. You'll be traveling exclusively on local roads, meaning you won't encounter much highway driving. Budget around $16 for fuel for this trip. The route offers a consistent local driving experience throughout its entirety, making it a simple and predictable drive within the Midwest region.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.8 miles from Shields, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with no highway segments at all. The roads primarily consist of Highway 16, East Divide Road, and County Road 2200 North. Since there's no highway share, this drive feels very connected to the local landscape. The absence of long, uninterrupted stretches means you'll be making frequent adjustments, keeping you engaged behind the wheel. This is a route where you'll truly experience the rhythm of regional roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Highway 16 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Shields, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shields, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Highway 16 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Divide Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 2200 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Hails Lane | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| County Road 2150 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 39 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Dix Texico Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Highway 16
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shields, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on North Papertown Lane
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
North Papertown Lane
2
Turn slight right onto County Highway 16
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
County Highway 16
3
Continue on East Divide Road
7.0 mi
·
16 min
·
East Divide Road
4
Turn slight right onto County Road 2200 North
381 ft
·
17 sec
·
County Road 2200 North
5
Continue on East Divide Road
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
East Divide Road
6
Turn left onto North Hails Lane
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
North Hails Lane
7
Turn right onto County Road 2150 North
1.0 mi
·
3 min
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County Road 2150 North
8
Turn left
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
9
Turn right onto County Highway 39
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
·
County Highway 39
10
Continue on East Dix Texico Road
2.1 mi
·
8 min
·
East Dix Texico Road
11
Continue on South Street
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
South Street
12
Continue on County Highway 39
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
County Highway 39
13
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
14
Merge slight left onto Ken Gray Expressway
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Ken Gray Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
I 64 West: Saint Louis
16
Merge slight left
23 mi
·
24 min
17
Take the exit slight right toward IL 127
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
IL 127
18
Turn straight
22 mi
·
27 min
19
Turn right onto West Water Street
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
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West Water Street
20
Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
21
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
167 ft
·
3 sec
·
the route
22
Exit the roundabout
8.9 mi
·
13 min
23
Turn left
4.2 mi
·
7 min
24
Keep slight right to continue on Main Street
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
25
Continue on Shawneetown
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Shawneetown
26
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
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Chester Road
27
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given this is a relatively short, 103.5-mile drive that takes just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Starting in the morning allows you to reach Bremen with ample time for whatever your plans are. Since there are no designated long stretches, you can stop as needed, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you'll be on local roads without many services. A good tip for this specific route is to confirm your route on Highway 16 and County Road 2200 North before you leave, as navigation can sometimes be less straightforward on these types of roads.
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 51.8 miles from Shields, IL, or about 1h 4m 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.8 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
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 Shields, 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 Shields, IL
This is one driving day of about 103.5 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Shields, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.8 mi from Shields, IL · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.8 miles from Shields, 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
$16.18 one way
$32.36 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $17.77 | $35.53 |
| premium | $4.89 | $19.92 | $39.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.4 | 0 | $14.49 | $6.62 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (67% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:39 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Nashville, IL
52 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
11 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
2h 8m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Shields, IL to Bremen, IL covers 103.5 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Highway 16, East Divide Road, County Road 2200 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.8 miles from Shields, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.18 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 Shields, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 2h 8m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Shields, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Shields, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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