How far is Bradley, IL from Bremen, IL?

The driving distance from Bradley, IL to Bremen, IL is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241 miles (387.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 34m 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
288.6 mi
04h 47m
Flight
241 mi
387.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241 mi
Kilometers
387.86 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
288.6 mi
Kilometers
464.46 km
Drive Time
04h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bremen
Tue, May 12, 11:56 PM CDT
Return by in Bradley
Wed, May 13, 4:43 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradley
2026-05-12T19:08
Arrive Bremen
Tue, May 12, 11:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:47 AM to 12:47 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
7:26 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bradley
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
Sigel
IL

Township in Shelby County, Illinois

From Bradley
144.2 mi
02h 23m
To Bremen
144.4 mi
02h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Today

Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM CDT
Wind
15 to 25 mph SSW
Destination
81°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Broadway Street

    110 m · 11 sec · East Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Schuyler Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · South Schuyler Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward I-57 South: Champaign

    2010 ft · 57 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    149.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 57 South: Memphis

    61.1 mi · 1 hr 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64 West: Saint Louis

    2049 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 127

    2109 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight

    22 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Water Street

    2977 ft · 50 sec · West Water Street

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Kennedy Drive

    2021 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    51 m · 3 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.2 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Shawneetown

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Shawneetown

  17. 17

    Turn sharp right onto Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chester Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradley 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I-57 South
150 mi · 52%
I 57 South
61.1 mi · 21%
I 64 West
23.3 mi · 8%
Kennedy Drive
9.33 mi · 3%
Main Street
6.6 mi · 2%
Shawneetown
5.9 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I-57 South

Merge slight left

150 mi · 02h 41m

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 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
241 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sigel
02h 23m from Bradley
Leave By
7:26 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust leaving Bradley and Sunny near Bremen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 288.6 miles (464.5 km) and usually takes 04h 47m 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?

Sigel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.2 miles from Bradley and 144.4 miles from Bremen.

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

The direct path is about 241 miles (387.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.6 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 7:26 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.39 one way or $76.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Patchy Blowing Dust around Bradley and Sunny near Bremen.

Stop Ideas Near Sigel

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

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

RAIL

Effingham

13 mi away
401 West National Ave.
RAIL

Mattoon station

30 mi away
1718 Broadway Ave.
RAIL

Centralia station

95 mi away
108 East Broadway
RAIL

Illinois Terminal

101 mi away
45 East University Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradley and Bremen. Straight-line distance: 241 mi (387.86 km).

Bradley

#1 Bradley

Village in Illinois, United States

Population15,132
Coordinates41.1419800, -87.8611500
Altitude194
CountryUnited States
Bremen

#2 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: East Broadway Street (-87.861149, 41.141985)
End: Chester Road (-89.747306, 37.97116)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 464 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.18 gal
38.55 L · about $38.39
Round trip
$76.78
20.36 gal · 77.1 L
Estimated CO2
90.5 kg one way
Round trip: 180.9 kg / 399 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $38.39 $76.78
Mid-grade $4.25 $43.30 $86.59
Premium $4.65 $47.38 $94.76
Diesel $5.30 $53.99 $107.99

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradley and Bremen. The current time is 19:08:52.

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.