How far is Bremen, IL from Buckeye, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Buckeye, IL is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 23m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 11m.
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.
Township in Montgomery County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Buckeye.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Buckeye.
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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
72.8 mi · 1 hr 18 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 55 Business North: Springfield
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 72 West, US 36 West: Jacksonville
1858 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Springfield, Chatham
2551 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
93 m · 10 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Veterans Parkway
4.9 mi · 8 min · South Veterans Parkway
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Turn left onto West Jefferson Street
4.9 mi · 7 min · West Jefferson Street
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Continue straight
11.7 mi · 17 min
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Continue straight
28.6 mi · 47 min
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Turn slight right
6.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Turn slight left
5.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn slight left
573 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left
5.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto County Road 2
3.5 mi · 9 min · County Road 2
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · County Road 2
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Buckeye.
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
72.8 mi · 01h 18m
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.
Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Buckeye.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Buckeye?
The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km) and usually takes 05h 11m 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?
Zanesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112 miles from Bremen and 111.8 miles from Buckeye.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.3 miles (288.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.5 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 6:36 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.79 one way or $59.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Buckeye.
Stop Ideas Near Zanesville
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 Zanesville.
Carlinville
Springfield station
Alton
Gateway Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Buckeye. Straight-line distance: 179.31 mi (288.57 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Buckeye
Township in Stephenson County, Illinois
| Population | 1,251 |
| Coordinates | 40.5319800, -90.2909600 |
| Altitude | 165 |
| Country | United States |
End: Buckeye (-90.29096, 40.53198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 360 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $29.79 | $59.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $33.60 | $67.20 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $36.77 | $73.53 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $41.90 | $83.80 |
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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