How far is Bremen, IL from Avon, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Avon, IL is about 246.9 miles (397.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 42m 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
246.84 mi
05h 21m
Flight
189.67 mi
305.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.67 mi
Kilometers
305.24 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.84 mi
Kilometers
397.25 km
Drive Time
05h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-23T06:09
Arrive Avon
Thu, Apr 23, 11:30 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:21 AM to 1:21 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
6:18 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
Carrollton
IL

Township in Greene County, Illinois

From Bremen
123.5 mi
02h 40m
To Avon
123.3 mi
02h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 21 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.2 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    934 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 255 North, US 50 North: Chicago

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    21 mi · 24 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Godfrey Road

    26.2 mi · 31 min · Godfrey Road

  13. 13

    Continue on United States Route 67

    8.1 mi · 9 min · United States Route 67

  14. 14

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South State Avenue

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South State Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on South State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South State Street

  17. 17

    Continue on 1440 E

    2.3 mi · 3 min · 1440 E

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    12.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 72 West: Springfield

    1762 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    14.5 mi · 16 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 100: Bluffs, Detroit

    1766 ft · 43 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  23. 23

    Turn left

    14.3 mi · 16 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    35.2 mi · 49 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto North 1200th Road

    6 mi · 8 min · North 1200th Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto East 2100th Street

    6.3 mi · 11 min · East 2100th Street

  27. 27

    Continue on North Green Street

    564 ft · 11 sec · North Green Street

  28. 28

    Continue on North Cole Street

    3.8 mi · 7 min · North Cole Street

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on East 2300th Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · East 2300th Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Center Street

    2810 ft · 56 sec · Center Street

  31. 31

    Continue on East Main Street

    1881 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street

  32. 32

    Continue on North 2350th Road

    2721 ft · 54 sec · North 2350th Road

  33. 33

    Continue on IL 41

    2.8 mi · 5 min · IL 41

  34. 34

    Continue on South Main Street

    3121 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  35. 35

    Turn right onto East Wood Street

    11 m · 1 sec · East Wood Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Wood Street

Car Route Details

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

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
36 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
46.8 mi · 19%
I 255 North
34.8 mi · 14%
Godfrey Road
26.2 mi · 11%
I 72 West
14.8 mi · 6%
Main Street
12.3 mi · 5%
United States Route 67
8.14 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

35.2 mi · 00h 49m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+57.3 mi
189.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
02h 40m from Bremen
Leave By
6:18 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.9 miles (397.3 km) and usually takes 05h 21m 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?

Carrollton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Bremen and 123.3 miles from Avon.

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

The direct path is about 189.6 miles (305.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.3 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 6:18 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.85 one way or $65.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Avon.

Stop Ideas Near Carrollton

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

45 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Alton

50 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

77 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

80 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Avon. Straight-line distance: 189.67 mi (305.24 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Avon

Village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States

Population699
Coordinates40.6642100, -90.4348500
Altitude195
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Avon (-90.43485, 40.66421)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.97 L · about $32.85
Round trip
$65.69
17.42 gal · 65.94 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $32.85 $65.69
Mid-grade $4.25 $37.04 $74.09
Premium $4.65 $40.54 $81.07
Diesel $5.30 $46.20 $92.40

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Avon. The current time is 06:09:15.

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.