Origin
Urbana, IL
Evening in Urbana on Wednesday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Urbana, IL to Bremen, IL
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
4h 20m
Distance
212.3 mi
342 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$33
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
4h 7m
★
6 AM
4h 20m
8 AM
4h 47m
10 AM
4h 30m
12 PM
4h 27m
3 PM
4h 31m
5 PM
4h 46m
8 PM
4h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbana, IL
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Trip Overview
This 212.3-mile journey from Urbana, IL to Bremen, IL is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 4 hours and 20 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-57, I-64, and IL-127, this drive keeps you on major roadways for about 85% of the trip, making it a straightforward transit. Budget around $33 for fuel for this Midwest to Midwest excursion within Illinois. Given its manageable length and highway focus, it’s an ideal day trip, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and how you pace your single recommended stop. You'll find this route efficient for getting from point A to point B without excessive detours.
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
106.1 miles from Urbana, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 212.3-mile trip, with 85% of the route on major roads like I-57, I-64, and IL-127. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 122.9 miles on I-57, offering a period of consistent travel. While primarily interstate, the inclusion of IL-127 may introduce slightly different road conditions as you transition. This route prioritizes efficient travel over winding scenic byways, so settle in for a drive that emphasizes covering ground.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 57 is the longest continuous segment at about 122.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 57 and I 64. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 212.3 miles you will encounter 18 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (West Windsor Road): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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West Windsor Road
At end of road, turn right onto West Windsor Road
Navigation decision point
5
78.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
|
I 57
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57 toward I 57 South: Memphis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
5
212 mi into trip
|
~4h 19m in
|
Chester Road
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 57 | 122.9 mi | 2h 12m |
| I 64 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| IL 127 | 22 mi | 27m |
| IL 154 | 8.9 mi | 13m |
| South Dunlap Street | 8.7 mi | 12m |
| Main Street | 6.6 mi | 11m |
| Shawneetown | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| IL 150 | 4.2 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
I 57
— 122.9 mi, about 2h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on this road
46 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
121 ft
·
10 sec
3
Turn right
196 ft
·
14 sec
4
Turn left onto South Race Street
269 ft
·
17 sec
·
South Race Street
5
Turn right onto West Illinois Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
West Illinois Street
6
Turn left onto South Lincoln Avenue
1.8 mi
·
4 min
·
South Lincoln Avenue
7
At end of road, turn right onto West Windsor Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
West Windsor Road
8
Turn left onto US 45
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
North Dunlap Avenue
9
Continue on US 45
8.7 mi
·
12 min
·
South Dunlap Street
10
Continue on US 45
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Street
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I-57 South: Effingham
12
Merge onto I 57
62 mi
·
1 hr 6 min
·
I 57
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 57
61 mi
·
1 hr 5 min
·
I 57
Toward I 57 South: Memphis
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 64 West: Saint Louis
15
Merge onto I 64
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 64
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward IL 127
17
Turn straight onto IL 127
22 mi
·
27 min
·
IL 127
18
Turn right onto IL 13; IL 154
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Water Street
19
Turn straight onto IL 13; IL 154
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Kennedy Drive
20
Enter roundabout onto IL 154
168 ft
·
2 sec
·
IL 154
21
Continue on IL 154
8.9 mi
·
13 min
·
IL 154
22
Turn left onto IL 150
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
IL 150
23
Keep slight right at fork onto IL 150
6.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Main Street
24
Continue on IL 4; IL 150
5.9 mi
·
10 min
·
Shawneetown
25
Turn sharp right onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
26
Arrive at destination
Chester Road
Trip Plan
With a total duration of 4 hours and 20 minutes, this 212.3-mile trip is comfortably completed in one day, so you have the flexibility to leave when you're ready. Plan for one stop to break up the drive, perhaps during the 122.9-mile stretch on I-57. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you navigate the interstate sections, and aim to depart with a full tank to minimize any potential delays. The $33 fuel cost is a good estimate for this highway-heavy route, so factor that into your planning.
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 106.1 miles from Urbana, IL, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 122.9 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 47 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 106.1 miles or 2h 5m 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 21m
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 Urbana, 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 Urbana, IL
This is one driving day of about 212.3 miles and 4h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 47 miles from Urbana, 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 57 for about 122.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 106.1 mi from Urbana, IL · 2h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 47 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 106.1 miles from Urbana, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 57 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 122.9 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$33.19 one way
$66.38 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
74 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $36.44 | $72.88 |
| premium | $4.89 | $40.86 | $81.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.87 | $93.75 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$33
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 74.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.7 | 0 | $22.29 | $10.19 |
| Efficient EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.58 | $8.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.9 | 1 | $29.72 | $13.59 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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 Wednesday
Local time
8:09 PM
CDT
Current temp
56°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
3 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 20m 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 Urbana, IL to Bremen, IL covers 212.3 miles and takes about 4h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 57, I 64, IL 127. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 106.1 miles from Urbana, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $33.19 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 212.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; near the start: Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (West Windsor Road): Navigation decision point.
The route from Urbana, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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