How far is Bremen, IL from Abingdon, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Abingdon, IL is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (320 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 01m 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
276.92 mi
05h 30m
Flight
198.86 mi
320.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.86 mi
Kilometers
320.03 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
276.92 mi
Kilometers
445.66 km
Drive Time
05h 30m

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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 05h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Abingdon
Thu, May 14, 12:40 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, May 14, 6:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-05-14T07:10
Arrive Abingdon
Thu, May 14, 12:40 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 30m
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 Bremen
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
Cotton Hill
IL

Township in Sangamon County, Illinois

From Bremen
138.5 mi
02h 45m
To Abingdon
138.4 mi
02h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph E
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph ESE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn slight right

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Holmes Street

    2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lehmen Drive

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South State Street

    17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    20.1 mi · 30 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street

    54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street

    9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street

  9. 9

    Continue on South Morrison Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Vandalia Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East

    2235 ft · 55 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.8 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    14 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    35.1 mi · 38 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Knoxville

    1960 ft · 54 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Knox Highway 9

    1486 ft · 41 sec · Knox Highway 9

  22. 22

    Continue on Henderson Road

    106 m · 14 sec · Henderson Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Knox Hwy 10

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Knox Hwy 10

  24. 24

    Continue on County Highway 10

    1.8 mi · 3 min · County Highway 10

  25. 25

    Turn left

    7.9 mi · 11 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Pearl Street

    25 m · 4 sec · West Pearl Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Pearl Street

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 40%
I 74 West
38.1 mi · 14%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 14%
I 155 North
32 mi · 12%
I 474 West
14 mi · 5%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+78.1 mi
198.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cotton Hill
02h 45m from Bremen
Leave By
5:58 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near Abingdon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 276.9 miles (445.7 km) and usually takes 05h 30m 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?

Cotton Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.5 miles from Bremen and 138.4 miles from Abingdon.

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

The direct path is about 198.8 miles (320 km), while the road route adds roughly 78.1 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 $36.84 one way or $73.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near Abingdon.

Stop Ideas Near Cotton Hill

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

12 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

51 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Lincoln

55 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Alton

98 mi away
3400 College Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Abingdon. Straight-line distance: 198.86 mi (320.03 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Abingdon

#2 Abingdon

City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America

Population3,008
Coordinates40.8044800, -90.4018000
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Abingdon (-90.4018, 40.80448)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 446 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.77 gal
36.99 L · about $36.84
Round trip
$73.69
19.54 gal · 73.98 L
Estimated CO2
86.8 kg one way
Round trip: 173.7 kg / 383 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $36.84 $73.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $41.55 $83.10
Premium $4.65 $45.47 $90.94
Diesel $5.30 $51.82 $103.64

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Abingdon. The current time is 07:10:19.

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.