How far is Bremen, IL from Broadwell, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Broadwell, IL is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
171.42 mi
03h 30m
Flight
145.8 mi
234.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.8 mi
Kilometers
234.64 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
171.42 mi
Kilometers
275.88 km
Drive Time
03h 30m

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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 03h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Broadwell
Wed, Nov 4, 4:51 PM CST
Return by in Bremen
Wed, Nov 4, 8:22 PM CST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-11-04T13:21
Arrive Broadwell
Wed, Nov 4, 4:51 PM CST
Route Timing
03h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM CST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:58 AM CST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
9:00 PM CST
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
Worden
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
85.7 mi
01h 45m
To Broadwell
85.7 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 5:00 AM CST
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Nov 4 6:00 AM CST
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Broadwell

    1094 ft · 19 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto 800th Avenue

    692 ft · 19 sec · 800th Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Route 66

    1028 ft · 18 sec · Old Route 66

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Old Route 66

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
105 mi · 61%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 22%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 6%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 5%
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

100 mi · 01h 48m

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 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.6 mi
145.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worden
01h 45m from Bremen
Leave By
9:58 AM CST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bremen and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Broadwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 171.4 miles (275.9 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?

Worden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.7 miles from Bremen and 85.7 miles from Broadwell.

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

The direct path is about 145.8 miles (234.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.6 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 CST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:58 AM CST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.31 one way or $56.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bremen and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Broadwell.

Stop Ideas Near Worden

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

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

RAIL

Alton

26 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Carlinville

39 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

47 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Kirkwood

63 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Broadwell. Straight-line distance: 145.8 mi (234.64 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Broadwell

Township in Logan County, Illinois

Population135
Coordinates40.0681000, -89.4431600
Altitude180
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Broadwell (-89.44316, 40.0681)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 276 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.05 gal
22.9 L · about $28.31
Round trip
$56.62
12.1 gal · 45.8 L
Estimated CO2
53.8 kg one way
Round trip: 107.5 kg / 237 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.68 $28.31 $56.62
Mid-grade $5.29 $32.00 $64.01
Premium $5.85 $35.39 $70.79
Diesel $6.62 $40.08 $80.15

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 · Nov 04, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Broadwell. The current time is 13:21:10.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.