How far is Bremen, IL from Assumption, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Assumption, IL is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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
143.34 mi
03h 12m
Flight
113.46 mi
182.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
113.46 mi
Kilometers
182.59 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.34 mi
Kilometers
230.69 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Assumption
Thu, Apr 16, 3:02 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 16, 6:14 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-16T11:49
Arrive Assumption
Thu, Apr 16, 3:02 PM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 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
10:36 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
Central City
IL

City in Illinois, USA

From Bremen
71.7 mi
01h 36m
To Assumption
71.6 mi
01h 36m

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
77°F
Thursday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Chester Road

    1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    16.7 mi · 30 min

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive

    13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive

    2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on West Water Street

    2977 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    21.7 mi · 27 min · North Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1855 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    10.3 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley

    1557 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto United States Route 51

    8.8 mi · 11 min · United States Route 51

  12. 12

    Continue on Elm Street

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Continue on South Broadway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway

  14. 14

    Continue on County Road 180 East

    4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East

  15. 15

    Continue on South Mine Street

    3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on N Mine St

    990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St

  17. 17

    Continue on North Mine Street

    135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on 150E

    10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E

  19. 19

    Continue on 300E

    13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E

  20. 20

    Turn left

    2405 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on County Road 875 East

    11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East

  23. 23

    Continue on South Superior Street

    15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street

  24. 24

    Continue on County Road 2400 East

    2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East

  25. 25

    Continue on Fair Avenue

    3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on South Poplar Street

    2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto East 1st Street

    2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  30. 30

    Continue on North 2600 East Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road

  31. 31

    Turn left

    8 mi · 9 min

  32. 32

    Turn left onto North 2600 East Rd

    1.4 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Rd

  33. 33

    Continue straight

    1281 ft · 39 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto East 1st Street

    1710 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 1st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Main Street
32.4 mi · 23%
South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 11%
300E
13.5 mi · 9%
County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 8%
150E
10.4 mi · 7%
United States Route 51
8.76 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

North Main Street

Turn left onto North Main Street

21.7 mi · 00h 27m

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 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
113.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Central City
01h 36m from Bremen
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bremen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Assumption.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Central City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.7 miles from Bremen and 71.6 miles from Assumption.

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

The direct path is about 113.5 miles (182.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bremen and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Assumption.

Stop Ideas Near Central City

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

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

RAIL

Centralia station

2 mi away
108 East Broadway
BUS

Mt. Vernon, IL

30 mi away
102 Potomac Boulevard
RAIL

Du Quoin

61 mi away
20 North Chestnut St.
RAIL

Effingham

81 mi away
401 West National Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Assumption. Straight-line distance: 113.46 mi (182.59 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Assumption

City in Christian County, Illinois, United States

Population1,056
Coordinates39.5203200, -89.0489700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Assumption (-89.04897, 39.52032)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.15 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.12 gal · 38.3 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.25 $21.52 $43.04
Premium $4.65 $23.55 $47.10
Diesel $5.30 $26.84 $53.68

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 Assumption. The current time is 11:49:53.

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.