Origin
Union Grove, IL
Night in Union Grove on Sunday
Local time
10:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Union Grove, IL to Bremen, IL
Drive Time
5h 21m
Distance
305.3 mi
491 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$46
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 8m
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6 AM
5h 22m
8 AM
5h 49m
10 AM
5h 31m
12 PM
5h 28m
3 PM
5h 32m
5 PM
5h 47m
8 PM
5h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Union Grove, IL
Ali Soheil
Trip Overview
The drive from Union Grove, IL to Bremen, IL covers 305.3 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hillside Road, Lincoln Road, West Lincoln Way for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $46.37 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
152.6 miles from Union Grove, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 40m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 21m drive with frequent turns across 305.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 36 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hillside Road 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.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 21m 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 Union Grove, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lincoln Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lincoln Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Lincolnway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Cherry Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Wall Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Clinton Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Portland Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hillside Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Grove, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on Ward Road
56 ft
·
7 sec
·
Ward Road
2
Turn left onto Hillside Road
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Hillside Road
3
Turn left onto Lincoln Road
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Lincoln Road
4
Continue on West Lincoln Way
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
West Lincoln Way
5
Continue on West Lincolnway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lincolnway
6
Turn right onto North Cherry Street
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
North Cherry Street
7
Turn left onto East Wall Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
East Wall Street
8
Turn right onto South Clinton Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
South Clinton Street
9
Turn left onto Portland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Portland Avenue
10
Continue on Crosby Road
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Crosby Road
11
Take the ramp right
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
20 mi
·
21 min
·
Ronald Reagan Memorial Highway
13
Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
5.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Peoria
7.1 mi
·
8 min
·
I 80: Peoria
15
Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
72 mi
·
1 hr 17 min
·
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right toward I 474 East: Indianapolis
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 474 East: Indianapolis
17
Merge slight left
14 mi
·
14 min
18
Merge slight left
1.4 mi
·
1 min
19
Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 155 South: Lincoln
20
Continue straight
32 mi
·
34 min
21
Merge slight left
34 mi
·
37 min
22
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis
78 mi
·
1 hr 23 min
·
I 55 South: Saint Louis
23
Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
IL 159 South: Collinsville
24
Continue on Vandalia Street
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vandalia Street
25
Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morrison Avenue
26
Continue on North Illinois Street
9.8 mi
·
15 min
·
North Illinois Street
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
180 ft
·
5 sec
·
Illinois Street
28
Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
South Illinois Street
29
Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 159
30
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
North Main Street
31
Continue on N Main St
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
N Main St
32
Continue on Main Street
8.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
33
Continue straight
23 mi
·
28 min
34
Turn left onto State Street
6.1 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
35
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
36
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 152.6 miles from Union Grove, IL, or about 2h 40m 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 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 152.6 miles or 2h 40m 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 23m
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 Union Grove, 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 Union Grove, IL
This is one driving day of about 305.3 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Union Grove, 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 152.6 mi from Union Grove, IL · 2h 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
153 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 152.6 miles from Union Grove, 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
$46.37 one way
$92.74 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
107 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $51.12 | $102.24 |
| premium | $4.80 | $57.63 | $115.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $67.83 | $135.65 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$46
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$71–$96
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 106.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $32 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 91.6 | 1 | $32.06 | $14.65 |
| Efficient EV | 76.3 | 0 | $26.71 | $12.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 122.1 | 1 | $42.74 | $19.54 |
Gas CO2
107 kg
EV CO2
36 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
Night in Bremen on Sunday
Local time
10:17 PM
CDT
Current temp
71°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
28 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 21m 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 Union Grove, IL to Bremen, IL covers 305.3 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hillside Road, Lincoln Road, West Lincoln Way. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 152.6 miles from Union Grove, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $46.37 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 5h 21m 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 Union Grove, IL to Bremen, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Union Grove, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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