How far is Bremen, IL from Flanagan, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Flanagan, IL is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Flanagan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Flanagan.
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Start on Chester Road
1255 ft · 34 sec · Chester Road
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Turn slight right
6.1 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto East Holmes Street
2470 ft · 32 sec · East Holmes Street
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Continue on Lehmen Drive
7.8 mi · 9 min · Lehmen Drive
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Continue on South State Street
17.7 mi · 23 min · South State Street
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Continue straight
20.1 mi · 30 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Illinois Street
54 m · 4 sec · North Illinois Street
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Exit the rotary onto North Illinois Street
9.8 mi · 15 min · North Illinois Street
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Continue on South Morrison Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Morrison Avenue
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Continue on Vandalia Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Vandalia Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 55 North, I 70 East
2235 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City
107.9 mi · 1 hr 57 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 55 North: Chicago
29.4 mi · 31 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 74 West: Chicago, Peoria
7.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North: Rockford
23.2 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 116: Metamora, Flanagan
1481 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto County Road 1800 North
1584 ft · 32 sec · County Road 1800 North
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Turn left
1 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto County Road 1900 North
5.2 mi · 9 min · County Road 1900 North
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Continue on East 1700 North Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · East 1700 North Road
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Continue on West Falcon Highway
2861 ft · 1 min · West Falcon Highway
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Street
2533 ft · 1 min · South Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Lumber Street
121 m · 23 sec · Lumber Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
21 m · 5 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
4 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Flanagan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Flanagan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Flanagan?
The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km) and usually takes 05h 02m 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?
Farmersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.8 miles from Bremen and 124.6 miles from Flanagan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.4 miles (332.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.1 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 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:54 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.18 one way or $66.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Mostly Sunny near Flanagan.
Stop Ideas Near Farmersville
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 Farmersville.
Carlinville
Springfield station
Alton
Lincoln
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Flanagan. Straight-line distance: 206.34 mi (332.07 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Flanagan
City in Illinois, United States of America
| Population | 1,057 |
| Coordinates | 40.8780900, -88.8611800 |
| Altitude | 204 |
| Country | United States |
End: Flanagan (-88.86118, 40.87809)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.77 | $33.18 | $66.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $37.43 | $74.85 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $40.96 | $81.91 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $46.68 | $93.35 |
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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