Origin
Staunton, IL
Late night in Staunton on Friday
Local time
2:31 AM
CDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Staunton, IL to Bremen, IL
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 6m
Distance
79.9 mi
129 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 13m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 14m
5 PM
2h 24m
8 PM
2h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Staunton, IL
Francis Seura
Trip Overview
The drive from Staunton, IL to Bremen, IL covers 79.9 miles and takes about 2h 6m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hackman Street, Main Avenue, IL 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.5 miles on Hackman Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.49 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
40 miles from Staunton, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 79.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (12%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 6m drive with frequent turns across 79.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hackman Street is the longest continuous segment at about 44.5 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near IL 4 / West Pearl Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Staunton, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 2h 6m with 12% 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 4 / West Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.8 miles (IL 4; IL 15 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 57.8 miles (IL 4; IL 13): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 4 / West Pearl Street
Turn right onto IL 4 / West Pearl Street
Navigation decision point
4
44.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 8m in
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IL 4; IL 15 / Main Avenue
Turn left onto IL 4; IL 15 / Main Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
57.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
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IL 4; IL 13
At end of road, turn left onto IL 4; IL 13
Navigation decision point
5
75.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 57m in
|
IL 150 / Shawneetown Trail
At end of road, turn right onto IL 150 / Shawneetown Trail
Navigation decision point
5
79.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 5m in
|
Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hackman Street | 44.5 mi | 1h 7m |
| Main Avenue | 12.9 mi | 21m |
| IL 4 | 9.7 mi | 14m |
| South Saint Louis Street | 7.5 mi | 13m |
| Shawneetown Trail | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| West Pearl Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Chester Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Jackson Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hackman Street
— 44.5 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Staunton, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on IL 4
376 ft
·
8 sec
·
North Hibbard Street
2
Turn right onto IL 4
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Pearl Street
3
Turn left onto IL 4
44 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Hackman Street
4
Turn left onto IL 4; IL 15
13 mi
·
21 min
·
Main Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto IL 4; IL 13
9.7 mi
·
14 min
·
IL 4; IL 13
6
Turn right onto IL 4
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Jackson Street
7
Turn left onto IL 4
7.5 mi
·
13 min
·
South Saint Louis Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto IL 150
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Shawneetown Trail
9
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
10
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 40 miles from Staunton, IL, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.5 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40 miles or 1h 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 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 Staunton, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Staunton, IL
This is one driving day of about 79.9 miles and 2h 6m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Staunton, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Hackman Street for about 44.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40 mi from Staunton, IL · 1h 1m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
40 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40 miles from Staunton, 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
$12.49 one way
$24.98 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
28 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $13.72 | $27.43 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.38 | $30.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $17.64 | $35.28 |
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: 28 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24 | 0 | $8.39 | $3.84 |
| Efficient EV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.20 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32 | 0 | $11.19 | $5.11 |
Gas CO2
28 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (68% 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
Late night in Bremen on Friday
Local time
2:31 AM
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
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
2h 6m 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 Staunton, IL to Bremen, IL covers 79.9 miles and takes about 2h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hackman Street, Main Avenue, IL 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40 miles from Staunton, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.49 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 Staunton, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 2h 6m with 12% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (IL 4 / West Pearl Street): Navigation decision point; at 44.8 miles (IL 4; IL 15 / Main Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 57.8 miles (IL 4; IL 13): Navigation decision point.
The route from Staunton, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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