How far is Bremen, IL from Bishop, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Bishop, IL is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 34m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Bishop.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Bishop.
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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
17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
89.8 mi · 1 hr 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 123: Williamsville, Petersburg
2519 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto County Highway 2
2057 ft · 43 sec · County Highway 2
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Continue on Dinius Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Dinius Road
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Continue on County Road 11 North
3.6 mi · 6 min · County Road 11 North
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Turn right
18.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn sharp left onto West Chestnut Street
7.3 mi · 13 min · West Chestnut Street
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Turn straight
4.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto 2600 East
2.8 mi · 11 min · 2600 East
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Turn left onto 1930N
1386 ft · 1 min · 1930N
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Continue on North Bishop Road
1.1 km · 3 min · North Bishop Road
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Turn right
62 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Bishop.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 55 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
89.8 mi · 01h 37m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bishop.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Bishop?
The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.6 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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?
Lake Ka-Ho is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Bremen and 101.5 miles from Bishop.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.2 miles (264.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 7:52 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.40 one way or $66.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 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 Bishop.
Stop Ideas Near Lake Ka-Ho
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lake Ka-Ho.
Carlinville
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Springfield station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Bishop. Straight-line distance: 164.22 mi (264.28 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bishop
Unincorporated community in Illinois
| Population | 121 |
| Coordinates | 40.3458700, -89.8748300 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bishop (-89.87483, 40.34587)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 327 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $4.67 | $33.40 | $66.80 |
| Mid-grade | $5.29 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
| Premium | $5.84 | $41.79 | $83.59 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $47.05 | $94.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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