How far is Bremen, IL from Grandview, IL?

The driving distance from Bremen, IL to Grandview, IL is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
151.79 mi
03h 12m
Flight
127.69 mi
205.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.69 mi
Kilometers
205.49 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.79 mi
Kilometers
244.29 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Grandview
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Return by in Bremen
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bremen
2026-04-23T02:51
Arrive Grandview
Thu, Apr 23, 6:03 AM CDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM CDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:36 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bremen
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

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
Barnett
IL

Township in DeWitt County, Illinois

From Bremen
76 mi
01h 36m
To Grandview
75.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph S
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 25 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 97 West

    1239 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    128 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Clear Lake Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Clear Lake Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Daniel Avenue

    1 mi · 3 min · Daniel Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Grand Avenue East

    1686 ft · 53 sec · North Grand Avenue East

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Wolfe Street

    10 m · 2 sec · Wolfe Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wolfe Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 55 North
83 mi · 55%
South State Street
37.9 mi · 25%
North Illinois Street
9.78 mi · 6%
Lehmen Drive
7.85 mi · 5%
Vandalia Street
2.76 mi · 2%
South Morrison Avenue
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 55 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 55 North, I 270 West: Chicago, Springfield, Kansas City

78.7 mi · 01h 25m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
127.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Barnett
01h 36m from Bremen
Leave By
10:36 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bremen and Sunny near Grandview.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Barnett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76 miles from Bremen and 75.8 miles from Grandview.

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

The direct path is about 127.7 miles (205.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 10:36 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.21 one way or $40.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bremen and Sunny near Grandview.

Stop Ideas Near Barnett

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

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

RAIL

Alton

22 mi away
3400 College Ave.
RAIL

Gateway Transportation Center

38 mi away
551 South 16th St.
RAIL

Carlinville

47 mi away
128 Alton Rd.
RAIL

Kirkwood

55 mi away
110 West Argonne Dr.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bremen and Grandview. Straight-line distance: 127.69 mi (205.49 km).

Bremen

#1 Bremen

A village in Ford County, Illinois.

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

#2 Grandview

City in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States of America

Population1,369
Coordinates39.8164400, -89.6187100
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Start: Bremen (-89.74733, 37.97116)
End: Grandview (-89.61871, 39.81644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.36 gal
20.28 L · about $20.21
Round trip
$40.43
10.72 gal · 40.56 L
Estimated CO2
47.6 kg one way
Round trip: 95.3 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $20.21 $40.43
Mid-grade $4.25 $22.80 $45.59
Premium $4.65 $24.95 $49.89
Diesel $5.30 $28.43 $56.86

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 Grandview. The current time is 02:51:44.

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.