How far is Ashland, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Ashland, IL to Bremen, IL is about 166 miles (267.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Bremen.
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Start on West Washington Street
34 m · 10 sec · West Washington Street
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Turn left onto South Hardin Street
98 m · 14 sec · South Hardin Street
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Turn slight right
11 mi · 16 min
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Take the ramp right toward I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
1998 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
14.8 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 67 South: Alton
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto United States Route 67
12.3 mi · 14 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on 1440 E
2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E
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Continue on North State Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street
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Continue on South State Avenue
2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on United States Route 67
8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67
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Continue on North 5th Street
26.4 mi · 31 min · North 5th Street
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Continue straight
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Continue straight
14.9 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 15 East: Belleville
1767 ft · 43 sec
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Continue on New Missouri Avenue
8.8 mi · 10 min · New Missouri Avenue
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Take the exit slight right
1316 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right
46 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto South Illinois Street
7.2 mi · 11 min · South Illinois Street
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Continue on State Route 159
6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159
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Continue on North Main Street
1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on N Main St
810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St
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Continue on Main Street
8 mi · 12 min · Main Street
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Continue straight
23.3 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto State Street
6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street
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Turn slight left onto Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Bremen.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North 5th Street
Continue on North 5th Street
26.4 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ashland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Bremen?
The road trip is about 166 miles (267.1 km) and usually takes 02h 55m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Rosewood Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.1 miles from Ashland and 77.9 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.2 miles (214.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:40 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.10 one way or $44.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ashland and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Rosewood Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rosewood Heights.
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Carlinville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 133.17 mi (214.31 km).
#1 Ashland
Village in Cass County, Illinois
| Population | 1,169 |
| Coordinates | 39.8878300, -90.0078900 |
| Altitude | 193 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $22.10 | $44.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $24.92 | $49.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $31.08 | $62.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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