Trip from Summit, IL to Bremen, IL

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

6h 34m

Distance

335.7 mi

540 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$52

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

6h 22m ★

6 AM

6h 34m

8 AM

6h 59m

10 AM

6h 43m

12 PM

6h 40m

3 PM

6h 44m

5 PM

6h 57m

8 PM

6h 27m

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

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Summit, IL

Rodrigo Contreras Elvira

Trip Overview

The drive from Summit, IL to Bremen, IL covers 335.7 miles and takes about 6h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 55, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, IL 3 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 142.7 miles on I 55. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.48 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

167.9 miles from Summit, IL

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 6h 34m. Total distance: 335.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

6h 34m drive, plan rest stops for pacing.

Drive Character

This is a 6h 34m highway drive covering 335.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 55 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 142.7 miles on I 55.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 55 is the longest continuous segment at about 142.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 55 and Adlai Stevenson Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near IL 171 / 1st Avenue.

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 335.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.2 miles (IL 171 / 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | IL 171 / 1st Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto IL 171 / 1st Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

0.9 mi into trip | ~1m in

Take the ramp toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward IL 171 South: 1st Avenue

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward IL 171 South: 1st Avenue

126.2 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | I 55

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

191 mi into trip | ~3h 33m in | I 55

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55 toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Summit, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

Springfield

126.2 mi in | ~2h 23m | via I 55

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 55	142.7 mi	2h 34m
Adlai Stevenson Expressway	124.6 mi	2h 20m
IL 3	23.3 mi	28m
North Illinois Street	9.8 mi	15m
South Illinois Street	8.3 mi	12m
Main Street	8 mi	11m
State Route 159	6.1 mi	9m
State Street	6.1 mi	10m

Longest stretch: I 55 — 142.7 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on IL 171

0.2 mi · 31 sec · South Archer Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto IL 171

0.7 mi · 1 min · 1st Avenue

Use the left lane.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 41 sec

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 33 sec

Toward IL 171 South: 1st Avenue

Merge onto I 55

125 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Adlai Stevenson Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight right at fork onto I 55

65 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 55

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 55

78 mi · 1 hr 23 min · I 55

Toward I 55 South: Saint Louis Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 47 sec

Exit 15A Toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

Continue on IL 159

3.0 mi · 4 min · Vandalia Street

Continue on IL 159

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Morrison Avenue

Continue on IL 159

9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

Enter roundabout onto IL 159

181 ft · 4 sec · South Illinois Street

Continue on IL 159

8.3 mi · 12 min · South Illinois Street

Continue on IL 159

6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

Continue on IL 156; IL 159

0.2 mi · 19 sec · North Main Street

Continue on IL 159

0.2 mi · 13 sec · N Main St

Continue on IL 159

8.0 mi · 11 min · Main Street

Continue on IL 3

23 mi · 28 min · IL 3

Turn left onto IL 150

6.1 mi · 10 min · State Street

Turn slight left onto Chester Road

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Chester Road

Arrive at destination

Chester Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Evening Departure

This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 167.9 miles from Summit, IL, or about 3h 8m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 142.7 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 74 miles or 1h 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 167.9 miles or 3h 8m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 5h 8m

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 Summit, 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 Summit, IL

This is one driving day of about 335.7 miles and 6h 34m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 74 miles from Summit, 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 55 for about 142.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 167.9 mi from Summit, IL · 3h 8m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Carlinville, IL

168 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

Normal, IL

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 74 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Decatur, IL

Meal break

The midpoint is around 167.9 miles from Summit, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 55 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 142.7 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument

National Monument

In August 1908, a large White mob attacked the Black community in Springfield, Illinois. Rioters destroyed homes and businesses and lynched two men. The event led to the founding of the National Assoc...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 179.2

View on nps.gov

Pullman National Historical Park

National Historical Park

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited—by race, gender, or economic status. Their stories came tog...

12 mi from route ~31 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$52.48 one way

$104.97 round trip

$3.97/gal 25.4 MPG avg 118 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.36	$57.62	$115.25
premium	$4.89	$64.60	$129.20
diesel	$5.61	$74.12	$148.24

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$52

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$77–$102

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 117.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	Stops	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	100.7	1	$35.25	$16.11
Efficient EV	83.9	0	$29.37	$13.43
EV Truck/SUV	134.3	1	$47.00	$21.48

Gas CO2

117 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (67% 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

Summit, IL

Night in Summit on Thursday

Local time

10:06 PM

CDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bremen, IL

Night in Bremen on Thursday

Local time

10:06 PM

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

13 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

6h 34m on the road

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Summit, IL to Bremen, IL covers 335.7 miles and takes about 6h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 55, Adlai Stevenson Expressway, IL 3. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 167.9 miles from Summit, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour. This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.

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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (IL 171 / 1st Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

On the drive from Summit, IL to Bremen, IL, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument and Pullman National Historical Park.

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