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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.96 mi
04h 24m
Flight
152.35 mi
245.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
152.35 mi
Kilometers
245.18 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.96 mi
Kilometers
321.8 km
Drive Time
04h 24m

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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 04h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adams
Thu, Apr 16, 1:12 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 16, 5:37 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-16T08:47
Arrive Adams
Thu, Apr 16, 1:12 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 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
8:10 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

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
Brussels
IL

Village in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States

From Bremen
100 mi
02h 12m
To Adams
100 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

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.

  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

    16.6 mi · 21 min · South State Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    25 mi · 29 min · West Market Street

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 255 South, US 50 West: Saint Louis County

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    6 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 64, US 40, US 61: Wentzville, Saint Louis

    705 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    2009 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 64 West, US 40 West, US 61 North: Wentzville

    674 ft · 10 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Avenue of the Saints

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 58 min · Avenue of the Saints

  14. 14

    Continue on McMasters Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · McMasters Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Avenue of the Saints

    1.1 km · 2 min · Avenue of the Saints

  16. 16

    Continue on McMasters Avenue

    123 m · 11 sec · McMasters Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 72 East, US 36 East, MO 110 East: Springfield, Illinois, Downtown Hannibal

    905 ft · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto V.F.W. Memorial Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · V.F.W. Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Mark Twain Memorial Bridge

    1.4 km · 60 sec · Mark Twain Memorial Bridge

  20. 20

    Continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 96: Payson, Hull

    1805 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Illinois Route 96

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Illinois Route 96

  23. 23

    Continue on South Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Avenue

    1.1 mi · 4 min · South Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East 1700th Street

    4.2 mi · 16 min · East 1700th Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Road 38

    1 km · 3 min · County Road 38

  27. 27

    Turn right onto County Road 1635E

    99 m · 19 sec · County Road 1635E

  28. 28

    Turn left onto County Road 735N

    99 m · 14 sec · County Road 735N

  29. 29

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Avenue of the Saints
99.5 mi · 50%
West Market Street
25 mi · 12%
I 255 South
18.8 mi · 9%
South State Street
16.6 mi · 8%
Chicago-Kansas City Expressway
9.3 mi · 5%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+47.6 mi
152.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brussels
02h 12m from Bremen
Leave By
8:10 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Brussels and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 4 mi away

City Hall Park

Dardenne Prairie , MO
Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368
Rating 4.8/5 294 reviews Tourist attraction,Park
City of O'Fallon
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of O'Fallon

O'Fallon , MO
100 N Main St, O'Fallon, MO 63366
Rating 3.3/5 22 reviews City Hall,Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Brussels.

RAIL

Alton

40 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Kirkwood

44 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

49 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Washington

57 mi away
301 West Front St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Adams. Straight-line distance: 152.35 mi (245.18 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Adams

Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin

Population1,536
Coordinates39.8653200, -91.1982000
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Adams (-91.1982, 39.86532)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.71 L · about $26.62
Round trip
$53.25
14.12 gal · 53.42 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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

There is no time difference between Bremen and Adams. The current time is 08:47:43.

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.