How far is Bellevue, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Bellevue, IL to Bremen, IL is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.88 mi
03h 37m
Flight
187.5 mi
301.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.5 mi
Kilometers
301.76 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.88 mi
Kilometers
344.21 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Fri, May 1, 11:24 AM CDT
Return by in Bellevue
Fri, May 1, 3:01 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellevue
2026-05-01T07:47
Arrive Bremen
Fri, May 1, 11:24 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM CDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellevue
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Zanesville
IL

Township in Montgomery County, Illinois

From Bellevue
112.5 mi
01h 48m
To Bremen
101.3 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NNW
Destination
62°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Closen Road

    22 m · 5 sec · West Closen Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1597 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Plank Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West Plank Road

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto South Airport Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Airport Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    2878 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 155 South: Lincoln

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    31.8 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    34 mi · 37 min

  11. 11

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

    77.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 159 South: Collinsville

    1434 ft · 48 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    3 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    55 m · 5 sec · South Illinois Street

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto South Illinois Street

    8.3 mi · 13 min · South Illinois Street

  18. 18

    Continue on State Route 159

    6.1 mi · 9 min · State Route 159

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1163 ft · 20 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on N Main St

    810 ft · 14 sec · N Main St

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    8 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    23.3 mi · 29 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto State Street

    6.1 mi · 11 min · State Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellevue 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
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 South
77.9 mi · 36%
I 155 South
66.6 mi · 31%
Main Street
31.4 mi · 15%
South Airport Road
12 mi · 6%
North Illinois Street
9.76 mi · 5%
South Illinois Street
8.32 mi · 4%
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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
187.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zanesville
01h 48m from Bellevue
Leave By
9:46 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.9 miles (344.2 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.5 miles from Bellevue and 101.3 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 187.5 miles (301.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 9:46 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.47 one way or $56.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bellevue and Mostly Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Zanesville

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

21 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Springfield station

53 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Alton

62 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

91 mi away
551 South 16th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellevue and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 187.5 mi (301.76 km).

Bellevue

#1 Bellevue

Village in Illinois, United States

Population2,037
Coordinates40.6844800, -89.6801000
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: West Closen Road (-89.680099, 40.68443)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 344 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.57 L · about $28.47
Round trip
$56.94
15.1 gal · 57.14 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $28.47 $56.94
Mid-grade $4.25 $32.11 $64.22
Premium $4.65 $35.14 $70.28
Diesel $5.30 $40.05 $80.09

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 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Bellevue and Bremen. The current time is 07:47:10.

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.