How far is Bremen, IL from Gillespie, IL?
The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Gillespie, IL is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.2 miles (129 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The county seat of St.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bremen and Gillespie.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bremen and Gillespie.
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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
14.1 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward IL 4: Staunton, Lebanon
1289 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left
5.8 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Pearl Street
1431 ft · 30 sec · West Pearl Street
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Turn left onto South Hibbard Street
678 ft · 13 sec · South Hibbard Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West North Street
55 m · 8 sec · West North Street
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Turn left onto North Edwardsville Street
2823 ft · 48 sec · North Edwardsville Street
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Continue on Illinois Route 4
4.8 mi · 7 min · Illinois Route 4
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Continue on South Hardroad
1.6 mi · 2 min · South Hardroad
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Continue on Staunton Road
1 mi · 1 min · Staunton Road
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Continue on Jersey Street
728 ft · 12 sec · Jersey Street
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Continue on West Pine Street
552 ft · 15 sec · West Pine Street
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Turn left onto Macoupin Street
2122 ft · 36 sec · Macoupin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Macoupin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bremen and Gillespie.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South State Street
Continue straight
20.1 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near Gillespie.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bremen to Gillespie?
The road trip is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km) and usually takes 02h 19m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50 miles from Bremen and 49.8 miles from Gillespie.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.2 miles (129 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:52 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near Gillespie.
Stop Ideas Near Belleville
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 Belleville.
Gateway Transportation Center
Kirkwood
Alton
Centralia station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Gillespie. Straight-line distance: 80.14 mi (128.98 km).
#1 Bremen
A village in Ford County, Illinois.
| Population | 106,197 |
| Coordinates | 37.9711600, -89.7473300 |
| Altitude | 171 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gillespie
City in Illinois, United States
| Population | 3,048 |
| Coordinates | 39.1297700, -89.8195400 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gillespie (-89.81954, 39.12977)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 161 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $13.27 | $26.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $14.97 | $29.94 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
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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