How far is Bremen, IL from Auburn, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Auburn, IL is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.4 mi
02h 58m
Flight
111.97 mi
180.2 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.97 mi
Kilometers
180.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.4 mi
Kilometers
224.35 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 16, 4:11 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-16T10:14
Arrive Auburn
Thu, Apr 16, 1:13 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

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
Troy
IL

City in Madison County, Illinois, United States

From Bremen
69.8 mi
01h 29m
To Auburn
69.7 mi
01h 29m

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

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph WSW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    62.8 mi · 1 hr 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 104: Pawnee, Auburn

    1998 ft · 57 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    58 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South 5th Street

    882 ft · 32 sec · South 5th Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 5th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
67.1 mi · 48%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 27%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 7%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 6%
Vandalia Street
2.76 mi · 2%
South Morrison Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

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

62.8 mi · 01h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
112 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
01h 29m from Bremen
Leave By
12:32 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bremen and Chance Rain Showers near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.4 miles (224.3 km) and usually takes 02h 58m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.8 miles from Bremen and 69.7 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 112 miles (180.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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

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

RAIL

Alton

29 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

30 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

48 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.
RAIL

Carlinville

61 mi away
128 Alton Rd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 111.97 mi (180.2 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Auburn

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States

Population4,591
Coordinates39.5917200, -89.7464900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Auburn (-89.74649, 39.59172)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.92 gal
18.62 L · about $18.55
Round trip
$37.11
9.84 gal · 37.24 L
Estimated CO2
43.7 kg one way
Round trip: 87.4 kg / 193 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $18.55 $37.11
Mid-grade $4.25 $20.92 $41.85
Premium $4.65 $22.90 $45.80
Diesel $5.30 $26.10 $52.19

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 Auburn. The current time is 10:14:49.

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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.