Origin
Vienna, IL
Night in Vienna on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vienna, IL to Bremen, IL
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
82.4 mi
133 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 40m
★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vienna, IL
Vladimir Srajber
Trip Overview
The drive from Vienna, IL to Bremen, IL covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on IL 3, US 51, West Vine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.9 miles on IL 3. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.88 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
41.2 miles from Vienna, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 48m. Total distance: 82.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
The drive from Vienna, IL to Bremen, IL covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
IL 3 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near IL 146 / West Vine Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Vienna, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 48m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 146 / West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 37.7 miles (IL 13 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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IL 146 / West Vine Street
Turn right onto IL 146 / West Vine Street
Navigation decision point
4
18.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
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US 51
Turn right onto US 51
Navigation decision point
4
37.7 mi into trip
|
~49m in
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IL 13 / West Main Street
Turn left onto IL 13 / West Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
IL 3
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3
Navigation decision point
4
75.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 36m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| IL 3 | 22.9 mi | 25m |
| US 51 | 19 mi | 21m |
| West Vine Street | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| West Main Street | 7 mi | 10m |
| State Street | 6.2 mi | 10m |
| IL 149 | 6.1 mi | 6m |
| East Vienna Street | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| 750N | 2.5 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
IL 3
— 22.9 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vienna, IL and Bremen, IL.
1
Start on North 6th Street
8 ft
·
2 sec
·
North 6th Street
2
Turn right onto IL 146
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
West Vine Street
3
Continue on IL 146
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
750N
4
Continue on IL 146
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
740N
5
Continue on IL 146
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
745N
6
Continue on IL 146
0.3 mi
·
22 sec
·
750N
7
Continue on IL 146
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
765N
8
Continue on IL 146
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
770N
9
Continue on IL 146
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
East Vienna Street
10
Turn right onto US 51
19 mi
·
21 min
·
US 51
11
Turn left onto IL 13
7.0 mi
·
10 min
·
West Main Street
12
Continue on Walnut Street
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Walnut Street
13
Continue on IL 149
6.1 mi
·
6 min
·
IL 149
14
At end of road, turn right onto IL 3
23 mi
·
25 min
·
IL 3
15
Keep slight right at fork
212 ft
·
2 sec
16
Merge onto IL 3; IL 150
6.2 mi
·
10 min
·
State Street
17
Turn slight left onto Chester Road
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chester Road
18
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 41.2 miles from Vienna, IL, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22.9 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 18 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.2 miles or 54m 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 30m
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 Vienna, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Vienna, IL
This is one driving day of about 82.4 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Vienna, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on IL 3 for about 22.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 41.2 mi from Vienna, IL · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 41.2 miles from Vienna, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.88 one way
$25.76 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $14.14 | $28.29 |
| premium | $4.89 | $15.86 | $31.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.19 | $36.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
| Efficient EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.21 | $3.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33 | 0 | $11.54 | $5.27 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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
Night in Bremen on Thursday
Local time
11:54 PM
CDT
Current temp
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 mph
32% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 12:33PM CDT until April 18 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued April 16 at 12:29PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
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
26 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
1h 48m 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 Vienna, IL to Bremen, IL covers 82.4 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are IL 3, US 51, West Vine Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 41.2 miles from Vienna, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.88 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 Vienna, IL to Bremen, IL is easy. At 1h 48m with 58% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (IL 146 / West Vine Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.7 miles (US 51): Navigation decision point; at 37.7 miles (IL 13 / West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Vienna, IL to Bremen, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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