How far is Bremen, IL from Dunlap, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Dunlap, IL is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
234.31 mi
04h 49m
Flight
199.75 mi
321.47 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
199.75 mi
Kilometers
321.47 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.31 mi
Kilometers
377.09 km
Drive Time
04h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dunlap
Wed, Apr 29, 9:49 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 30, 2:38 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-29T17:00
Arrive Dunlap
Wed, Apr 29, 9:49 PM CDT
Route Timing
04h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 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
7:22 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
Waggoner
IL

Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America

From Bremen
117.3 mi
02h 24m
To Dunlap
117.1 mi
02h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 3:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 mph N
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 mph NNW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 74 West: Peoria

    9.9 mi · 13 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 150: War Memorial Drive

    899 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 150 West: War Memorial Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto West War Memorial Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West War Memorial Drive

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right

    120 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto North Allen Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · North Allen Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Alta Lane

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Alta Lane

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Alta Lane

    36 m · 2 sec · West Alta Lane

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto West Alta Lane

    1 mi · 2 min · West Alta Lane

  26. 26

    Continue on North State Route 91

    2594 ft · 52 sec · North State Route 91

  27. 27

    Continue on North State Route 91

    2.6 mi · 5 min · North State Route 91

  28. 28

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South 4th Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto West Birch Street

    34 m · 5 sec · West Birch Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Birch Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 48%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 16%
I 155 North
32 mi · 14%
I 74 West
11.8 mi · 5%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 4%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 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
04h 49m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
199.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waggoner
02h 24m from Bremen
Leave By
7:22 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Bremen and Partly Cloudy near Dunlap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?

Waggoner is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from Bremen and 117.1 miles from Dunlap.

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

The direct path is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 7:22 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.19 one way or $62.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bremen and Partly Cloudy near Dunlap.

Stop Ideas Near Waggoner

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

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

RAIL

Carlinville

23 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Springfield station

47 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Alton

67 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Lincoln

89 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Dunlap. Straight-line distance: 199.75 mi (321.47 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Dunlap

Village in Illinois, USA

Population1,440
Coordinates40.8617000, -89.6787100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Dunlap (-89.67871, 40.8617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
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
8.27 gal
31.3 L · about $31.19
Round trip
$62.37
16.54 gal · 62.6 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $31.19 $62.37
Mid-grade $4.25 $35.17 $70.34
Premium $4.65 $38.49 $76.98
Diesel $5.30 $43.86 $87.73

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 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Dunlap. The current time is 17:00:03.

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.