How far is Barr, IL from Bremen, IL?
The driving distance from Barr, IL to Bremen, IL is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 46m 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 23m.
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.
City in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Barr and Bremen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barr and Bremen.
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Start on Conrady Road
18 m · 8 sec · Conrady Road
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Turn left onto Barr Road
2679 ft · 2 min · Barr Road
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Turn right onto Hettick Scottville Road
5.2 mi · 13 min · Hettick Scottville Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1453 ft · 41 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
46 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Continue on 575E
5.7 mi · 10 min · 575E
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Continue on North Main Street
1 km · 1 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 111
7.8 mi · 14 min · Illinois Route 111
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 267
145 m · 8 sec · Illinois Route 267
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Continue on Main Street
9 mi · 13 min · Main Street
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Continue on North Maple Street
3.5 mi · 5 min · North Maple Street
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Continue on Montclaire Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Montclaire Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward IL 255 South
1614 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
18.6 mi · 22 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 Barr and Bremen.
Straightforward drive
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23.3 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Barr and Sunny near Bremen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Barr to Bremen?
The road trip is about 125.4 miles (201.8 km) and usually takes 02h 23m 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?
Caseyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.7 miles from Barr and 59.7 miles from Bremen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 100.9 miles (162.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 1:44 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Barr and Sunny near Bremen.
Stop Ideas Near Caseyville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Barr and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 100.9 mi (162.39 km).
#1 Barr
Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,208 |
| Coordinates | 39.4047700, -90.1042800 |
| Altitude | 203 |
| 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: 202 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $16.67 | $33.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $18.80 | $37.60 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $20.57 | $41.14 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $23.44 | $46.89 |
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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