How far is Bremen, IL from Colchester, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Colchester, IL is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
233.8 mi
04h 59m
Flight
178.63 mi
287.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
178.63 mi
Kilometers
287.48 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.8 mi
Kilometers
376.27 km
Drive Time
04h 59m

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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 04h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colchester
Wed, Jun 3, 1:25 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Wed, Jun 3, 6:25 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-06-03T08:26
Arrive Colchester
Wed, Jun 3, 1:25 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 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
7:02 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

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
Carrollton
IL

Township in Greene County, Illinois

From Bremen
116.9 mi
02h 29m
To Colchester
116.9 mi
02h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
82°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Jackson Street

    2.8 mi · 4 min · East Jackson Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto East Side Square

    44 m · 4 sec · East Side Square

  27. 27

    Continue on North Side Square

    584 ft · 18 sec · North Side Square

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Jackson Street

    2.8 mi · 6 min · West Jackson Street

  29. 29

    Continue straight

    4.2 mi · 6 min

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East North Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South State Street
46.8 mi · 20%
I 255 North
34.8 mi · 15%
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
04h 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
178.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carrollton
02h 29m from Bremen
Leave By
7:02 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near Colchester.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.8 miles (376.3 km) and usually takes 04h 59m 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 116.9 miles from Bremen and 116.9 miles from Colchester.

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

The direct path is about 178.6 miles (287.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 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 7:02 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.11 one way or $62.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near Colchester.

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 Colchester. Straight-line distance: 178.63 mi (287.48 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Colchester

City in McDonough County, Illinois, United States

Population1,273
Coordinates40.4264300, -90.7926300
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Colchester (-90.79263, 40.42643)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 376 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.25 gal
31.23 L · about $31.11
Round trip
$62.22
16.5 gal · 62.46 L
Estimated CO2
73.3 kg one way
Round trip: 146.6 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.11 $62.22
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.09 $70.17
Premium $4.65 $38.40 $76.79
Diesel $5.30 $43.76 $87.52

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Colchester. The current time is 08:26:45.

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.