How far is Aux Sable, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Aux Sable, IL to Bremen, IL is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
282.6 mi
04h 57m
Flight
248.27 mi
399.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
248.27 mi
Kilometers
399.56 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
282.6 mi
Kilometers
454.8 km
Drive Time
04h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Sun, May 24, 1:56 AM CDT
Return by in Aux Sable
Sun, May 24, 6:54 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aux Sable
2026-05-23T20:58
Arrive Bremen
Sun, May 24, 1:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
04h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:04 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aux Sable
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Southern View
IL

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

From Aux Sable
147.3 mi
02h 28m
To Bremen
135.3 mi
02h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph NNW
Destination
80°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Aux Sable and Bremen.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Aux Sable and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    144 m · 27 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Cemetery Road

    4.6 mi · 11 min · Cemetery Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Washington Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Division Street

    7.9 mi · 9 min · Division Street

  5. 5

    Continue on East Street

    8.5 mi · 10 min · East Street

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis, Springfield

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  17. 17

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aux Sable and Bremen.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
205 mi · 73%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 11%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
East Street
8.48 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 3%
Division Street
7.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 South: Saint Louis

77.9 mi · 01h 24m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.3 mi
248.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Southern View
02h 28m from Aux Sable
Leave By
7:04 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Aux Sable and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Aux Sable to Bremen?

The road trip is about 282.6 miles (454.8 km) and usually takes 04h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Southern View is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147.3 miles from Aux Sable and 135.3 miles from Bremen.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 248.3 miles (399.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:04 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Aux Sable and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Southern View

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Southern View, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Southern View.

RAIL

Springfield station

5 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

50 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

57 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

101 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aux Sable and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 248.27 mi (399.56 km).

Aux Sable

#1 Aux Sable

Township in Grundy County, Illinois

Population13,493
Coordinates41.3947500, -88.3286800
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: (-88.32854, 41.394974)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 455 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.97 gal
37.75 L · about $37.60
Round trip
$75.19
19.94 gal · 75.5 L
Estimated CO2
88.6 kg one way
Round trip: 177.2 kg / 391 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $37.60 $75.19
Mid-grade $4.25 $42.40 $84.80
Premium $4.65 $46.40 $92.80
Diesel $5.30 $52.88 $105.76

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · May 24, 2026

There is no time difference between Aux Sable and Bremen. The current time is 20:58:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.