How far is Bremen, IL from Farmer City, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Farmer City, IL is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Fayette County, Illinois
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Farmer City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Farmer City.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 42 sec · Chester Road
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Turn sharp left
16.7 mi · 30 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kennedy Drive
13 m · 1 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Kennedy Drive
2031 ft · 34 sec · Kennedy Drive
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Continue on West Water Street
2977 ft · 58 sec · West Water Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
21.7 mi · 27 min · North Main Street
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Take the exit right
1855 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
10.3 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 51: Centralia, Ashley
1557 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto United States Route 51
8.8 mi · 11 min · United States Route 51
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Continue on Elm Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · Elm Street
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Continue on South Broadway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Broadway
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Continue on County Road 180 East
4.3 mi · 6 min · County Road 180 East
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Continue on South Mine Street
3231 ft · 54 sec · South Mine Street
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Continue on N Mine St
990 ft · 13 sec · N Mine St
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Continue on North Mine Street
135 m · 6 sec · North Mine Street
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Continue on 150E
10.4 mi · 12 min · 150E
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Continue on 300E
13.5 mi · 15 min · 300E
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Turn left
2405 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Kennedy Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Kennedy Boulevard
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Continue on County Road 875 East
11.1 mi · 13 min · County Road 875 East
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Continue on South Superior Street
15.1 mi · 17 min · South Superior Street
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Continue on County Road 2400 East
2 mi · 3 min · County Road 2400 East
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Continue on Fair Avenue
3070 ft · 2 min · Fair Avenue
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Continue on South Poplar Street
2138 ft · 32 sec · South Poplar Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
2150 ft · 1 min · East 1st Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
116 m · 5 sec · Cedar Street
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Turn right onto Jackson Street
2709 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street
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Continue on North 2600 East Road
1.6 km · 2 min · North 2600 East Road
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Turn left
46.1 mi · 52 min
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Continue straight
18.5 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Bridge Street
1868 ft · 47 sec
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
2039 ft · 39 sec · West Bridge Street
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
1223 ft · 19 sec · East 1700 North Road
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue on Deland Monticello Road
3202 ft · 50 sec · Deland Monticello Road
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Continue on County Highway 5
3.1 mi · 4 min · County Highway 5
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Turn straight onto North 525 East Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 525 East Road
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Continue on South Highway Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · South Highway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto County Road 2300 North
1324 ft · 32 sec · County Road 2300 North
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Turn left onto North 550 East Road
1 mi · 1 min · North 550 East Road
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Continue on North 525 East Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · North 525 East Road
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Continue on County Highway 5
1.2 km · 1 min · County Highway 5
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Continue on Royal Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Royal Road
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Continue on Main Street
2147 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Green Street
3 m · 1 sec · East Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Farmer City.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Longest stretch
Turn left
46.1 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Bremen and Sunny near Farmer City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Farmer City?
The road trip is about 215.1 miles (346.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Shafter is a useful midpoint, sitting about 107.6 miles from Bremen and 107.5 miles from Farmer City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270 km), while the road route adds roughly 47.3 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 7:50 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.62 one way or $57.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bremen and Sunny near Farmer City.
Stop Ideas Near Shafter
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 Shafter.
Centralia station
Effingham
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Farmer City. Straight-line distance: 167.8 mi (270.04 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Farmer City
City in De Witt County, Illinois, United States
| Population | 1,936 |
| Coordinates | 40.2433700, -88.6425700 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmer City (-88.64257, 40.24337)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 346 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.77 | $28.62 | $57.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $32.28 | $64.56 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $35.32 | $70.65 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $40.26 | $80.51 |
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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