How far is Bremen, IL from Fulton, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Fulton, IL is about 335 miles (539.2 km), with a travel time of about 06h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 270 miles (434.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 18m 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
335.05 mi
06h 39m
Flight
270.08 mi
434.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
270.08 mi
Kilometers
434.65 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
335.05 mi
Kilometers
539.21 km
Drive Time
06h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fulton
Tue, Jun 2, 11:56 PM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Wed, Jun 3, 6:35 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-06-02T17:16
Arrive Fulton
Tue, Jun 2, 11:56 PM CDT
Route Timing
06h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:39 PM to 2:09 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
10:42 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
Elkhart
IL

Township in Logan County, Illinois

From Bremen
167.6 mi
03h 19m
To Fulton
167.5 mi
03h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 4:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.3 mi · 10 min · Chicago-Kansas City Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 84: East Moline, Savanna

    2827 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right

    24.9 mi · 38 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · 10th Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto 9th Street

    6 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
112 mi · 33%
I 74 West
75.3 mi · 22%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 11%
I 155 North
32 mi · 10%
I 474 West
14 mi · 4%
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 39m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+65 mi
270 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elkhart
03h 19m from Bremen
Leave By
10:42 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Bremen and Sunny near Fulton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 335 miles (539.2 km) and usually takes 06h 39m 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?

Elkhart is a useful midpoint, sitting about 167.6 miles from Bremen and 167.5 miles from Fulton.

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

The direct path is about 270 miles (434.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 65 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 $44.57 one way or $89.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Bremen and Sunny near Fulton.

Stop Ideas Near Elkhart

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

17 mi away
Broadway and North Chicago Sts.
RAIL

Springfield station

28 mi away
East Washington and North Third Sts.
RAIL

Uptown Station

69 mi away
100 East Parkinson St.
BUS

Peoria, Illinois

74 mi away
6100 West Everett M. Dirksen Parkway

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Fulton. Straight-line distance: 270.08 mi (434.65 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Fulton

City in Illinois

Population3,285
Coordinates41.8672500, -90.1595700
Altitude197
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Fulton (-90.15957, 41.86725)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 539 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.82 gal
44.75 L · about $44.57
Round trip
$89.15
23.64 gal · 89.5 L
Estimated CO2
105 kg one way
Round trip: 210.1 kg / 463 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $44.57 $89.15
Mid-grade $4.25 $50.27 $100.54
Premium $4.65 $55.01 $110.02
Diesel $5.30 $62.69 $125.39

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Bremen and Fulton. The current time is 17:16:50.

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.