How far is Bremen, IL from Adams, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Adams, IL is about 200 miles (321.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152.4 miles (245.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 49m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Adams.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Adams.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Turn slight right
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto East Holmes Street
2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street
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Continue on Lehmen Drive
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive
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Continue on South State Street
16.6 mi · 21 min · South State Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
25 mi · 29 min · West Market Street
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Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South, US 50 West: Saint Louis County
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight right
6 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
12 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis
705 ft · 17 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
2009 ft · 49 sec
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Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville
674 ft · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
98.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on McMasters Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · McMasters Avenue
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Continue on Avenue of the Saints
1.1 km · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints
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Continue on McMasters Avenue
123 m · 11 sec · McMasters Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Springfield, Illinois, Downtown Hannibal
905 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway
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Continue on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
1.4 km · 60 sec · Mark Twain Memorial Bridge
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Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.3 mi · 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 96: Payson, Hull
1805 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Illinois Route 96
2.9 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 96
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Continue on South Avenue
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Avenue
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Turn right onto South Avenue
1.1 mi · 4 min · South Avenue
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Continue on East 1700th Street
4.2 mi · 16 min · East 1700th Street
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Turn left onto County Road 38
1 km · 3 min · County Road 38
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Turn right onto County Road 1635E
99 m · 19 sec · County Road 1635E
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Turn left onto County Road 735N
99 m · 14 sec · County Road 735N
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 735N
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Adams.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Avenue of the Saints
Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints
98.8 mi · 01h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bremen and Sunny near Adams.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Adams?
The road trip is about 200 miles (321.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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?
Brussels is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100 miles from Bremen and 100 miles from Adams.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152.4 miles (245.2 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 8:10 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.62 one way or $53.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bremen and Sunny near Adams.
Stop Ideas Near Brussels
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Park
City of O'Fallon
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brussels.
Alton
Kirkwood
Gateway Transportation Center
Washington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Adams. Straight-line distance: 152.35 mi (245.18 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Adams
Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin
| Population | 1,536 |
| Coordinates | 39.8653200, -91.1982000 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| Country | United States |
End: Adams (-91.1982, 39.86532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 322 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $26.62 | $53.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $30.03 | $60.05 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $32.86 | $65.71 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $37.45 | $74.89 |
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 · Apr 16, 2026
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