How far is Bremen, IL from East Moline, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to East Moline, IL is about 309.8 miles (498.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.7 miles (397 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
309.78 mi
06h 05m
Flight
246.67 mi
396.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.67 mi
Kilometers
396.98 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
309.78 mi
Kilometers
498.55 km
Drive Time
06h 05m

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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 06h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Moline
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 10:12 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-22T22:02
Arrive East Moline
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 1:35 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
11:50 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

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
Sherman
IL

Village in Illinois, USA

From Bremen
155 mi
03h 02m
To East Moline
154.8 mi
03h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and East Moline.

  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

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 1st Avenue

    2.5 mi · 4 min · 1st Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Avenue of the Cities

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Avenue of the Cities

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 7th Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · 7th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 7th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 36%
I 74 West
75.3 mi · 24%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 12%
I 155 North
32 mi · 10%
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

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 05m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
12h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.1 mi
246.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherman
03h 02m from Bremen
Leave By
11:50 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near East Moline.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bremen to East Moline?

The road trip is about 309.8 miles (498.5 km) and usually takes 06h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sherman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 155 miles from Bremen and 154.8 miles from East Moline.

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

The direct path is about 246.7 miles (397 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.1 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 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $41.22 one way or $82.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 97.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near East Moline.

Stop Ideas Near Sherman

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

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

RAIL

Springfield station

11 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Lincoln

35 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Carlinville

73 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Uptown Station

86 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and East Moline. Straight-line distance: 246.67 mi (396.98 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

Population106,197
Coordinates37.9711600, -89.7473300
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
East Moline

#2 East Moline

City in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States

Population20,473
Coordinates41.5008700, -90.4443000
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: East Moline (-90.4443, 41.50087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 499 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.93 gal
41.38 L · about $41.22
Round trip
$82.43
21.86 gal · 82.76 L
Estimated CO2
97.1 kg one way
Round trip: 194.3 kg / 428 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $41.22 $82.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $46.49 $92.97
Premium $4.65 $50.87 $101.74
Diesel $5.30 $57.97 $115.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and East Moline. The current time is 22:02:43.

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.