How far is Batavia, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Batavia, IL to Bremen, IL is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 02m 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
316.24 mi
05h 31m
Flight
278.57 mi
448.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
278.57 mi
Kilometers
448.31 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
316.24 mi
Kilometers
508.94 km
Drive Time
05h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Tue, May 5, 2:27 AM CDT
Return by in Batavia
Tue, May 5, 7:58 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Batavia
2026-05-04T20:56
Arrive Bremen
Tue, May 5, 2:27 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:31 AM to 1:31 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
5:58 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Batavia
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
Williamsville
IL

Village in the United States

From Batavia
164 mi
02h 45m
To Bremen
152.3 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Monday

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 20 mph SW
Destination
55°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 4 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Batavia and Bremen.

  1. 1

    Start on West Wilson Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · West Wilson Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Randall Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Randall Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Orchard Road

    11.2 mi · 19 min · Orchard Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Minkler Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Minkler Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Minkler Road

    39 m · 4 sec · Minkler Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Minkler Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Minkler Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Schoolhouse Road

    2391 ft · 47 sec · East Schoolhouse Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Ashley Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Ashley Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Caton Farm Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Caton Farm Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    7.2 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Continue on North Bridge Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bridge Street

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    22.1 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit right toward I 55 South: Bloomington

    1864 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    62.4 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  15. 15

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

    64.8 mi · 1 hr 10 min

  16. 16

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  19. 19

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  23. 23

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  24. 24

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  26. 26

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  29. 29

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
30 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
205 mi · 65%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 10%
North Bridge Street
23.5 mi · 7%
Orchard Road
11.2 mi · 4%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 3%
South Illinois Street
8.32 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
05h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.6 mi
278.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsville
02h 45m from Batavia
Leave By
5:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Batavia and Mostly Cloudy near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Batavia to Bremen?

The road trip is about 316.2 miles (508.9 km) and usually takes 05h 31m 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?

Williamsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Batavia and 152.3 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 278.6 miles (448.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 5:58 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $42.08 one way or $84.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Batavia and Mostly Cloudy near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Williamsville, 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 Williamsville.

RAIL

Springfield station

19 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

27 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

78 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

80 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Batavia and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 278.57 mi (448.31 km).

Batavia

#1 Batavia

City in Illinois USA

Population26,442
Coordinates41.8500300, -88.3125700
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West Wilson Street (-88.312567, 41.849941)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 509 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.16 gal
42.24 L · about $42.08
Round trip
$84.17
22.32 gal · 84.48 L
Estimated CO2
99.2 kg one way
Round trip: 198.4 kg / 437 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $42.08 $84.17
Mid-grade $4.25 $47.46 $94.93
Premium $4.65 $51.94 $103.88
Diesel $5.30 $59.19 $118.39

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Batavia and Bremen. The current time is 20:56:17.

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.