How far is Bremen, IL from Colona, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Colona, IL is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 244.8 miles (394 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 48m 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
304.09 mi
05h 54m
Flight
244.83 mi
394.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
244.83 mi
Kilometers
394.02 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
304.09 mi
Kilometers
489.39 km
Drive Time
05h 54m

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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 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colona
Thu, Apr 30, 8:56 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 30, 2:50 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-30T03:02
Arrive Colona
Thu, Apr 30, 8:56 AM CDT
Route Timing
05h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:54 AM to 1:54 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
5:12 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
Grandview
IL

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
152.1 mi
02h 57m
To Colona
152 mi
02h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Overnight

Clear

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 2:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 155 North: Peoria, Hartsburg

    32 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    1.5 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1 mi · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 474 West: Moline, Rock Island

    14 mi · 15 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 West: Moline, Rock Island

    1 mi · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight right

    72.4 mi · 1 hr 18 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Colona

    2060 ft · 53 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cleveland Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cleveland Road

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cleveland Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
23 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 37%
I 74 West
75.3 mi · 25%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 12%
I 155 North
32 mi · 11%
I 474 West
14 mi · 5%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

108 mi · 01h 57m

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+59.3 mi
244.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview
02h 57m from Bremen
Leave By
5:12 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Clear leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colona.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 304.1 miles (489.4 km) and usually takes 05h 54m 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?

Grandview is a useful midpoint, sitting about 152.1 miles from Bremen and 152 miles from Colona.

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

The direct path is about 244.8 miles (394 km), while the road route adds roughly 59.3 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 5:12 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $40.46 one way or $80.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 95.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Clear around Bremen and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Colona.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

3 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

43 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

64 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

94 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Colona. Straight-line distance: 244.83 mi (394.02 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Colona

City in Henry County, Illinois, United States

Population5,049
Coordinates41.4839200, -90.3531800
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Colona (-90.35318, 41.48392)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 489 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.73 gal
40.62 L · about $40.46
Round trip
$80.93
21.46 gal · 81.24 L
Estimated CO2
95.4 kg one way
Round trip: 190.7 kg / 420 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $40.46 $80.93
Mid-grade $4.25 $45.63 $91.27
Premium $4.65 $49.94 $99.87
Diesel $5.30 $56.91 $113.82

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Colona. The current time is 03:02:06.

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.